GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 703178

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64006080

Position Number: 64006080

Salary: $43,507.36-$50,000

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2022

Open-Competitive

Previous Applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply

Bureau Description:

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention works to prevent and reduce the impact of chronic diseases and disabling conditions by addressing associated modifiable risk factors. Chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and asthma are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems in Florida and in the U.S. The bureau develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion activities, primary and secondary prevention services, and community-based health interventions across the state. The bureau partners with state and local agencies, health systems, and community partners to encourage best practices statewide. The bureau also focuses on increasing health equity and promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all program activities. The bureau supports community and state-level partnerships including activities that promote the department’s Healthiest Weight Florida initiative. These partnerships ensure coordination and collaboration among and between stakeholders and providers to stimulate prevention and intervention activities to reduce the morbidity and mortality due chronic diseases and support efficient and effective delivery of health care.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention. This position is responsible for administrative oversight of the processing of contract actions for assigned program areas such as the Epilepsy Service Program. This includes reviewing contracts, providing technical assistance in the development if training materials.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides technical assistance to contract managers, program staff, and contract provider staff in the development, negotiation, and management of assigned contracts. Also provides technical assistance to contract managers and providers in resolving any invoicing and payment issues.
• Reviews all contract documentation for completion, errors, and adherence to current statutes, policies, and departmental and division guidance. The position works to ensure that corrections are made prior to submission for Attachment I development or entry into the Electronic Routing System (ECRS) for approval.
• Maintains contract files and ensures inclusion of all required documents.
• Assists program fiscal staff on tracking contract expenditures. Prepares spreadsheets monthly showing expenditures.
• Assists with providing reminders and support to help contract managers and their supervisors complete programmatic monitoring and supervisor attestations.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by bureau program activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health care system, quality management practices, and chronic disease prevention and control.
• Knowledge of public health programs, management principles, policies, laws, functions, and practices.
• Ability to develop and write policy, rules, protocols, procedures, manuals, guidelines, grants, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups.
• Ability to develop educational materials, and plan and conduct trainings.
• Utilizes computer or microcomputer to prepare correspondence, reports, and other work.
• Other Duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Education: This position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of contract management experience.

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, FL

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.

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.

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.