Requisition No: 833004
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64857690
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64857690
Salary: $ 22.00 hourly rate
Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2024
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Your Specific Responsibilities:
Minority Health & Health Equity Initiatives:
- Serves as the Minority Health and Health Equity liaison for DOH-Volusia and Flagler. Attends monthly meetings and submits all required reports.
- Coordinates with central office and the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity to implement state-wide health equity initiatives at DOH-Volusia and Flagler.
- Assists in the creation of the Minority Health plan for DOH-Volusia and Flagler counties.
- Implements activities that align with the objectives in the Minority Health plan for DOH-Volusia and Flagler.
- Develops and supports innovative internal and external initiatives aimed at addressing health issues adversely impacting minority communities (sickle cell anemia, low birthweight, etc.).
- Advances a culture of health equity within the agency and advocates for efforts that increase health equity.
- Serves as a contract manager for contracted services associated with health equity funding.
- Serves as a team lead for short term health equity staff and projects.
- Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time.
- Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster.
- Completion of all mandatory assigned trainings within the required time frame.
This position involves the coordination, development and evaluation of the Strategic Plan and Workforce Development Plan that are required to maintain accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board:
- Strategic Plan:
- This is a 5-year plan that includes quarterly objective updates, annual revisions and progress report.
- Workforce Development Plan:
- This is a 5-year plan that includes quarterly objective updates, annual revisions and progress report.
- Track and maintain the Individual Development Plans for each employee in the CHD.
Incumbent is required to complete time sheet, work activity reports (EARs) if applicable, and mandatory trainings. Trainings may be deemed mandatory by Agency, Statute, Grant, Program, or County Administrator. 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 or Red Cross 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned work and prioritize work duties as needed
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based business software applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to identify issues and prioritize work.
Qualification
Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
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:
301 Dr Carter Blvd Bunnell, FL 32110
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.
