GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64001329

Requisition No: 875894 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64001329

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001329 

Salary:  $51,832.00 (Includes CAD of $1,248.00) 

Posting Closing Date: 05/18/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

 Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Government Operations Consultant Ill position within the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Health Department, Public Health Preparedness (PHP) program providing administrative and consultative support the management and coordination of Emergency/Disaster preparedness, logistical, disaster preparedness, emergency relief and recovery efforts relating to all Hazards natural and man-made, terrorist threats, and events of mass casualty potential for the Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD). This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. System access includes Health Management System (HMS) for purposes of entering Employment Activity Reports (EARs); My Florida Market Place (MFMP), FIRS, Everbridge and Ready Op Emergency Communication Systems.

Responsible for community wide Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Planning activities in Palm Beach County. Develop realistic and comprehensive plan for providing mass prophylaxis to the entire population of PBC according to guidelines. Coordinate activities with various partners such as Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management PBC DEM, Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue Officials, School District Personnel, Healthcare District Pharmacy, American Red Cross, Palm Tran, United Way of PBC, Area Hospitals, faith-based organizations etc. Assist with developing Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) for Points of Distribution (POD) locations. Develop logistical plans for the storage, activation, and delivery of CRI supplies to pre-identified POD. Identify Alternate Medical Treatment Facilities (AMTF) to lessen surge burden on local area hospitals. Monitor and update CRI budget and expenditures and work closely with Finance and Accounting Budget Manager to track spending.

Responsible for Community wide outreach activities to identify risk homebound communities, large employment centers (over 1000 employees), municipalities and other government agencies to arrange for such groups to medicate their own employees using credentialed volunteers. Staff community wide health and wellness fairs with CRI information. Prepare presentations reports and other technical materials, under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness Manager, as needed for FDOH CHD CRI emergency operations. Attend and conduct meetings, trainings and conferences as necessary to maintain FL DOH Palm Beach County's CRI emergency readiness. Facilitate communication and dissemination of information amongst community wide emergency response partners.

Assist with providing technical oversight/resources and logistical training support to first responders and community partners, in the event of any CRI activation incident, with emphasis on decontamination procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE), triage and treatment protocols, and coordination of mass prophylaxis/vaccination programs. Assist with continued in-house Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) of FDOH Palm Beach County Health Department personnel in accordance with Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) training schedule for POD staffing and CRI operations. Administer Quarterly POD drills through Everbridge, maintain contact as needed through Everbridge. Assists in coordination of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and FEMA training for FDOH CHD staff and provide CHD Office of Emergency Management (OEM) with current training certificates of our staff who are assigned Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation Duty.

Coordinate the recruitment of CRI POD volunteers through the United Way as Emergency Support Function (ESF 15), with FDOH CHD's Public Private Partnership (PPP), and with PBC Medical Society's Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Coordinate development of credentialing system for volunteers.

Provide assistance to FDOH Palm Beach County Health Department's Epidemiology program regarding investigation of food and waterborne outbreaks, and surveillance and monitoring of emerging diseases. Coordinate with Information Technology Program to insure for all emergency redundant communication needs. Assist with influenza like illness planning activities, with emphasis on mass vaccination or medical countermeasures mobilization. Assist with implementation of emergency alert and notification systems, including but not limited to, PBC OEM's Dialogic Notification System and Florida Department of Health's Emergency Notification System (FDENS).

Participates in the planning, trainings, and exercises, and attend meetings related to All Hazards and Disaster Preparedness at the local, regional, state, or federal level. Implements Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) requirements for FDOH CHD PHP drills and exercises. Assists with on-going implementation of the national Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) and Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). Provides support and participates in the FDOH CHD Residency Program's annual PHP Rotation. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, such as participating as a member of the Palm Beach County Sheriff Office's Regional Fusion Center.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Ability to use of PPE and Decon Equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software, (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint Excel and Access)
• Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing and public speaking.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System, NIMS, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Disaster Behavioral Health, Emerging Infectious Diseases and “All Hazards” Planning.
• Knowledge of PPHR and the 17 Emergency Support Functions.
• Ability to operate non-conventional communication system (i.e., 800 Mhz radios).

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License
• This position required to travel within Region 8
• This position may require lifting 25 lbs
• Required to complete G-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, G-400 Advanced Incident Command System Command & General Staff, IS-100 and IS-700

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Fl  33401

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.