Government Operations Consultant I - 64082059

Government Operations Consultant I - 64082059

This is a highly independent position with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) and will report to the Preparedness, Training, and Response Program Manager (PTR). This position assists in facilitating the DOH-Orange's response to natural and human events including the special needs shelter activities, dispensing of medical countermeasures and vaccines, volunteer management, outreach and other events as necessary.

This position will be responsible for receiving, processing, reviewing, and tracking CEMPs submitted for DOH-Orange approval. Responsible for processing invoices related to CEMP following up with agencies to ensure timely responses are generated and all DOH/State standards and policies are being met.

Assist in preparation of reports and other materials, and in development and recommendation of procedures and policies as directed by the PTR Program Manager. Assist with the revision and update of multiple certification and accreditation related documentation and activity requirement including but not limited to Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), CHD Deliverables, and Operational Performance Review.

Conduct new employee orientation training on emergency response roles for public health and response capabilities in the event of an emergency. Maintain new employee emergency duty forms, assist new staff with emergency notification system registration and FEMA SID registration.

Assist with the inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the disaster warehouse. Maintain inventory in the statewide database in accordance with CHD Preparedness Expectations. Assist with resupply related to preparedness training, vaccination, POD, shelter, and other supplies needed to respond to public health outreach events, trainings, exercises, and emergencies.

Assist the PTR staff with general preparedness activities and be available to respond to disaster and emergency events. Incumbent may also require work performed during evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as emergency deployment to other counties in Florida with short advance notice. This position may act as Planning Chief during incidents and events when applicable.

Responsible for the purchasing and procurement for the PTR Program in accordance with State of Florida, Florida Department of Health (DOH), and DOH-Orange purchasing policies and procedures. Purchasing duties may also include maintaining purchasing files, using appropriate applications to approve charges, submitting proper paperwork, processing purchase requests in purchasing system and coordinating collection of data for use in preparation of budgets and tracking expenses.

Perform other duties as necessary.

Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, TRAIN, HMS, People First, and Internet Navigation.

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, correct grammar usage, and perform basic arithmetical calculations.

Knowledge of basic leadership principles and practices. and able to solve problems and make decisions.

Knowledge of Incident Command System, NIMS and basic principles of managing emergencies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities and to follow instructions.

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing to a diverse population.

Ability to work independently and under stressful situations

Ability to work outside of normal business hours (including weekends) and to travel.

Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, as needed.

Requires you to maintain emergency operations plans. Must have documented experience writing and updating emergency operations plans, Policies, protocols or Standard Operating Procedures.

Requires experience developing and maintaining partnership between public, professional and voluntary agencies. Have 6 months of experience developing and maintaining partnerships/cooperation between these entities.

Requires maintaining emergency preparedness equipment. Willing to work in a warehouse environment and conduct routine maintenance on equipment.

Requires you to create and conduct exercises/drills for staff and partner agencies. Do you have documented experience planning, creating and conducting exercises/drills.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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.

Have a current valid Florida Driver's license. The position requires operation of large vehicles and the ability to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operating Certification within 6 months of hire. A review of your driving history and county vehicle operations training are required for this position.

Requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Currently employed by the Florida Department of Health.

Requires daily in-office or field work. Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

Work Location: 8150 Chancellor Drive Suite 110, Orlando, FL 32809

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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) 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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