GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64030937

State of Florida • Wauchula, FL

3d • $39,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Government Operations Consultant I serves as the Community Health Improvement Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health in Hardee County. The position assists local and regional health system partners with community health improvement, accreditation, and strategic planning. It leads community health assessment work, including MAPP assessments, data collection and analysis, community surveys, and needs assessments, and supports development and implementation of policies and strategies to improve community health. The incumbent aligns local plans with agency and state plans and serves as a liaison to state offices and agency divisions.

The role coordinates community health improvement with local and regional stakeholders; supports development and implementation of the Community Health Improvement Plan; helps evaluate program outcomes; provides community health information to the public, policymakers, and partners; and represents the county health department in relevant councils, task forces, and coalitions. It also manages Healthy Communities and Florida Healthy Babies workplans, documentation, and reporting, and contributes to other agency plans, including strategic planning, quality improvement, and workforce development.

The incumbent conducts special projects, supports administrative and management activities, maintains reports and records, and attends required meetings and training. Emergency duties may require work during or beyond normal hours or days, including assignments in special-needs or Red Cross shelters or other disaster-response activities. The position is based in Wauchula, Florida, and is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current Department of Health employees.

Requirements

• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop alternative recommendations; solve problems; and document workflows and activities related to improving operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operational and management analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Skill in using media, advanced technology, and community networks to communicate information.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Must pass the required security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
• Must maintain confidentiality of assigned information in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements and Department of Health information security policy.
• May be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.
• This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current Department of Health employees will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and present data to identify agency and community needs; conduct community health surveys and needs assessments.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies and environmental strategies to improve health in Hardee County.
• Coordinate with agency quality improvement and performance management staff to align community health plans with the agency strategic plan.
• Serve as liaison between the county health department and the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.
• Lead local and regional stakeholder efforts for community health improvement and increase awareness of public health's value.
• Provide the public, policymakers, and stakeholders information about community health status, needs, policies, and programs.
• Support community partners in implementing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and assist in developing the plan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design program evaluations measuring health outcomes and CHIP effectiveness.
• Serve as a resource for worksite wellness programs and research best practices from local, state, and national organizations.
• Collaborate with local health system partners on grant applications supporting community health improvement plans.
• Work with state and agency staff to align the local community health improvement plan with the state plan.
• Represent the county health department on community health councils, task forces, and coalitions.
• Consider quality-of-life factors and social and economic barriers when making programmatic decisions, and support decisions with evidence-based interventions.
• Serve as liaison between the county health department and the Accreditation Division.
• Manage Healthy Communities and Florida Healthy Babies workplans and requirements, maintain documentation, submit required reports, and attend required trainings and calls.
• Participate in agency plans and activities, including the Strategic Plan, Quality Improvement projects and plan, and Workforce Development; submit required documentation and reports.
• Keep management and staff informed of activities, requirements, and updates.
• Conduct special projects and support administrative and management activities.
• Prepare and maintain regular reports and records describing activities in the assigned area.
• Attend team meetings, training, and in-service programs, and maintain the computer competency needed for the job.
• Perform other duties as required, including emergency duties when assigned.

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 supplemental insurance.
• 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