GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64002843

State of Florida • ORLANDO, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly independent position with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) and will report to the Emergency Operations Program Manager. 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. Assist in facilitating the health department's response to acts of bioterrorism, including the dispensing of medical countermeasures. Incumbent will assist the CRI coordinator with the development and implementation of the DOH-Orange Local Distribution Site plan and training program. Responsible for 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. This position will be responsible for the purchasing and procurement for the Training and Preparedness 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. Assist in preparation of reports and other materials, and in development and recommendation of procedures and policies as directed by the Emergency Operations Program Manager. Assist the Emergency Operations 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. Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Maintaining emergency preparedness equipment.
• Willing to work in a warehouse environment and conduct routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain emergency operations plans.
• Documented experience writing and updating emergency operations plans, Policies, protocols or Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnership between public, professional and voluntary agencies (1 year of experience).
• Daily in-office or field work.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• 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.
• Emergency Duties may also include in-state of out-of-state deployment.
• A current valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operating Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Review of driving history and county vehicle operations training are required.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, creating and conducting exercises/drills or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the health department's response to acts of bioterrorism, including the dispensing of medical countermeasures.
• Assist the CRI coordinator with the development and implementation of the DOH-Orange Local Distribution Site plan and training program.
• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for the purchasing and procurement for the Training and Preparedness Program in accordance with State of Florida, Florida Department of Health (DOH), and DOH-Orange purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain purchasing files, use appropriate applications to approve charges, submit proper paperwork, process purchase requests in purchasing system and coordinate collection of data for use in preparation of budgets and tracking expenses.
• Assist in preparation of reports and other materials, and in development and recommendation of procedures and policies as directed by the Emergency Operations Program Manager.
• Assist the Emergency Operations staff with general preparedness activities and be available to respond to disaster and emergency events.
• May require work performed during evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as emergency deployment to other counties in Florida with short advance notice.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed