OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – 64855045 Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

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Company:
State of Florida
Salary:
$52000
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Requisition No:

 855769

Agency:

Department of Health

Working Title:
OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
  • 64855045
Pay Plan:

Temp

Position Number:

 64855045

Salary:

$25 /

Hour Posting Closing Date:

07/10/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
  • HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
    DIRECTORS OFFICE
  • GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
  • OPS
    1105 E.
KENNEDY BLVD., TAMPA, FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations. Government Operations Consultant I

  • OPS (Public Health Fellow):
    This is a paid public health fellowship program for recent MPH graduates to work in Tampa Bay area health departments.

This one-year fellowship is an opportunity to apply your skills while gaining knowledge and hands-on experience. Participants will be assigned to work with the Florida Department of Health in either Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco counties.

Areas available include:

Community Health and Promotion, Disease Control, Environmental Public Health, Nutrition / WIC, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Performance Management. The incumbent will remain with that county and division for the entire year to gain expertise in that program. Work will be in person. Day to day activities will be determined by the Director of the program. Participants will also participate in Quality Improvement initiatives / projects and attend monthly professional development sessions.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Work directly with highly experienced public health professionals in the assigned program area. Attend staff meetings and training.
Participate in monthly leadership development activities / programs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Attend cohort meetings as scheduled.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the theories / concepts of public health.
Basic computer operations skills, as well as working knowledge of MS office products, including Outlook (email), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to compile, organize, analyze and evaluate data and organize that data into a logical format for presentations and reports.
Ability to review and evaluate programs to identify improvements and adjustments needed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum
A master’s degree in public health (MPH) from an accredited college or university in Florida certified by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). Preferred Experience working in a public health setting.
A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics (for the Nutrition / WIC resident positions.)

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.

Where You Will Work:

This advertisement is for ten separate positions working in three different Tampa Bay counties. All 10 positions will be part of the DOH-Hillsborough Director’s Office located at

  • 1105 E.

Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602. Six fellows assigned to Hillsborough will be stationed at various work sites throughout the county.

Please visit https:

//hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/locations/index.html for a list of Hillsborough locations. Three fellows will be assigned to work in Pinellas and will be stationed at the St. Petersburg office at 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701. One fellow will work in Pasco County and be stationed at 7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 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)

  • 7.5% mandatory contribution required.
    Health insurance for individual or family coverage
  • State pays 80% of premium. Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
    Life insurance available
  • employee pays premiums.

Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Additional supplemental insurance available such as dental, disability, etc.
Tax Deferred Child Care Reimbursement Account available
For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com) Additional benefits information can be found under the employment section of: http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/about-us/careers.html
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) 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 promotion in the future 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. 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. 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. If there are any problems applying online, please call

People First Staffing Administration:

(877) 562-7287.
Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.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.

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