Requisition No: 827438 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64005454

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005454 

Salary:  $38, 175.54 

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position located within the Bureau of Preparedness and Response responsible for providing administrative and professional support to staff in the bureau.  Duties will include performing human resources activities and travel preparation.

Human Resources - Incumbent will be a human resources/personnel liaison for the bureau, participating in HR related trainings and informing staff of any relevant changes to the FLHealthDesk HR system and personnel related policies and procedures. Incumbent will be responsible for creating tickets in FLHealthDesk HR for the bureau and tracking actions to completion. Incumbent will assist with scheduling interviews, submit required new employee documentation, and send applications, applicant matrices and other required documentation to the Office of Personnel and Human Resource Management as required.  

Travel - Incumbent will be a travel liaison for the bureau, participating in travel related trainings and informing staff of any relevant changes to the State travel system and travel policies and procedures, along with assisting to trouble shoot any system related issues or travel reimbursement problems.  Incumbent will complete travel on behalf of the Bureau Chief and other bureau sections as needed.

Bureau Support - Incumbent is responsible for assisting bureau staff with administrative functions such as preparing, reviewing and/or finalizing correspondence, documents, and presentation materials, based on DOH established standards.  Incumbent will route and track assignments using the CorrFlow system.  Incumbent will provide meeting logistics support as requested.

Records Management – Incumbent will be responsible for being familiar with the Records Management Policy DOHP 250-6 and assisting bureau staff with archiving and disposition of records as needed.

Telephones and Mail - Incumbent will be responsible for answering the Bureau's phone lines in a consistent, professional manner, checking messages and ensuring coverage by coordinating schedules with other bureau administrative staff.  Incumbent will collect and distribute mail daily. 

Emergency Support Function-8 (ESF8) Emergency Duties:  Incumbent will be listed on the ESF8, 3-deep roster as a travel analyst in the Finance and Administration Section and will report directly to the F&A Chief.  Incumbent will be required to report as requested in activation orders and assist to ensure all travel related needs of the even are met.  Incumbent may be activated in another F&A roll as needed.  Incumbent must be ready to respond for a minimum of two weeks at a time.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum – High School Diploma/GED

Travel Time:

1-25%

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.

 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:

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.