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MyFlorida OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64858392 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64858392
Date: Sep 12, 2024
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Requisition No: 837155
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64858392
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64858392
Salary: $25 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2024
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Serves as a contract manager as required by Section 287.057(14), Florida Statute for program/division/county health department as needed. This includes participating in quality improvement activities, providing ongoing monitoring, desk audits, site visits, or technical assistance and reviews ensuring that contractual services have been rendered in accordance with the contract terms before the agency processes the invoice for payment. The procedures shall include, but need not be limited to, reviewing and documenting all deliverables for which payment is requested by vendors, and providing written certification by contract managers of the agency’s receipt of goods and services.
Reviews infant, child, maternal and reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development. Participates in the planning, development and implementation of new and/or expanded infant, child maternal and reproductive health initiatives, providing technical assistance and serving as a liaison with other agencies and organizations.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff, county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health services and/or other areas as assigned responsibility and as requested. Responds to requests for information regarding the operation of infant, child, maternal and reproductive health services.
Plans and conducts meetings, workshops, or seminars for providers. Serves on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and meetings and participates in work efforts related to those workgroups and meetings. Attends conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge base.
Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications and research relevant to infant, child, maternal and reproductive health.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required, utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; ability to conduct fact-finding research; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to work independently; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to plan and develop programs or program components; Knowledge of the principles and practices of the public health care delivery system, administration and planning. Ability to problem solve, plan, organize and direct service program activities. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Qualifications:
Serve as contract manager as required by Section 287.057(15), Florida Statutes. Ability to travel within and outside the State of Florida. Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities. Purchasing -This position is responsible for the preparation of purchasing and the approval of purchasing. Emergency Duty – Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threats of disaster, manmade or natural. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
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:
Tallahassee, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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.
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee