Government Operations Consultant Ii

Requisition No: 829347 
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - ********
 Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: ********  
Salary: $46,000.00 to $48,500.00 
Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024 
Total Compensation Estimator  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Position# ******** , Position Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II
Your Specific Responsibilities: As an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County, this position works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. The incumbent is expected to incorporate ICARE values into their daily work through the following: promoting innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely, collaborating through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems, being accountable and performing with integrity and respect, being responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners, and performing with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance. This position reports to the Community Health Division Director.
Serves as the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Liaison for DOH-Clay. Plays a lead role in conducting the Community Health Needs Assessment and in the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan. Facilitates the community health action planning meetings, utilizing county vehicles, comprised of community leaders to identify and address critical health needs through community collaboration. Leads and supports health improvement projects and initiatives identified in implementation plans. Provides project management expertise to the CHIP team with regular meetings, documentation of activities, and progressive performance measures in accordance with the PHAB model. Works in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement community health improvement strategies based on in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice, previous successful efforts, input from community partners, and local community assets. Maintains scorecard of strategy activities and updates internal SharePoint website monthly.
Assures DOH-Clay is represented in the community through partnership building and collaboration. Identifies and develops strategic partnerships that will support further growth and improved health within our community. Attends local and regional meetings, conferences, and training that support our state health initiatives. Fosters effective team interaction both internal and external through open and honest communication, being receptive to feedback, and mentoring and developing others.
Serves as the Accreditation and Quality Improvement Liaison for DOH-Clay, coordinating all aspects of the projects to maintain accreditation status. Participates as a team member in the ongoing processes and improvements for maintaining accreditation across all domains and standards, serving as an internal consultant on processes that can be improved based on national standards. Coordinating with DOH-Clay programs to help support the facilitation of QI projects in all stages.
Organizes the Strategic Plan and associated activities to make certain that all partners, both internally and externally, are collaborating, communicating, and documenting their work as necessary. Provides updates on the Strategic Plan and Quality Improvement Plan at Leadership Council meetings as requested. Updates plans accordingly and assures timelines are met. Provides project management expertise and serves as a direct link of information sharing between all levels of staff to ensure the advancement of the Strategic Plan across areas.
Coordinates grants and other projects from Central Office related to Community Health. Writes status reports, annual reports, and talking points on strategic issues, including the development and dissemination of the DOH-Clay Annual Report. Analyzes data and identifies opportunities for strategic health improvement areas. Share insights and information across the organization to facilitate strategic thinking, innovation, and links to our community, and present findings at community engagements.
Participates in process improvement and problem-solving opportunities to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness. Presents findings at All Staff meetings, identifying training needs and arranging for quarterly trainings aimed at internal improvement across the board. Plans and facilitates Performance Management Council (PMC) meetings. Incumbent will be required to travel in the county and possibly outside of the county to attend meetings, conferences, trainings as required to complete their required job duties.
Other duties as assigned within the realm of a Government Operations Consultant II including participation in Special Needs Shelter functions.
Performs all the other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data and create reports. Knowledge of FDOH policies and procedures. Understand the Community Health Improvement framework and processes. Understand Community Health Assessment and Prioritization processes. Ability to lead, develop, and support group projects. Skilled at identifying leads from external agencies and engaging community partners to achieve a common goal. Ability to facilitate workgroup meetings with external and internal partners. Understand and ability to interpret data and effective use of findings. Qualifications: Minimum –
Must have at least an intermediate level of knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have at least six months of verifiable experience working in public health. Must have a Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, Community Organizing, or Health Science or equivalent work experience. Preferred –
Master's degree in public health, Community Health, Health Education, Health Policy, or Health Science. 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: Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Building 600, Fleming Island, FL 32003.
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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit  .
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:  
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 ). 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 ). 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.