Government Operations Consultant II - 64064729

Government Operations Consultant II - 64064729

This is a highly professional position in the Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization in Tallahassee, under the supervision of the Operations Manager C • SES. The individual in this position is responsible for operational management coordination related to the success of Bureau of Immunization initiatives. This individual provides consultation and technical assistance to districts, and county health departments (CHDs). Central office staff and community health centers, and private providers. Coalitions. And other community groups related to the achievement of The Bureau of Immunization goals. This position acts as the Bureau's Security Coordinator.

Grant Management and Analysis

Provide fiscal and budget consultative services to program supervisors regarding grant expenditures. Provides oversight and monitors the surplus/deficit reports, grant expenditure/projections reports and cash analyses. Reviews, interprets and makes recommendations to the financial manager and program supervisors.

Evaluation and Monitoring

Participates in data collection and performs analyses to determine the appropriateness of activities supported by immunization grant funding to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. Monitors monthly all charges to the immunization grant to determine appropriateness and timeliness of expenditures by various headquarters, districts, CHDs, and community health centers, and other offices receiving program funding and provides technical assistance to correct errors and deficiencies. Utilizes data from the immunization section, district offices, CHDs, state accounting systems, etc., to prepare reports, grant applications, and general correspondence related to progress on meeting immunization section goals.

Budget Action Reviews

Reviews and is familiar with the contents or the respective statutes, administrative code, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures relating to Departmental budgets and expenditures. Reviews and provides input on legislative budget requests, County Health Department Schedule C's, on-going budget amendments, grant applications, contracts, carryover and supplemental funding requests.

Other

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. Ability to organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules. Ability to plan. Organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, Florida

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

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.

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.

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.

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.