GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64043509

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in planning, training, exercising, supporting real events, and completing required reports and documentation for emergency response. It involves coordination with internal and external partners at various levels for response and recovery efforts. The role supports the county’s Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) program, cultivates and trains new Closed Point of Dispensing partners, and trains staff on Open Points of Dispensing and Local Distribution Site roles. Additionally, it involves reviewing Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans from various healthcare providers and participating in Public Health Preparedness activities, including exercises and real events, as well as preparing documentation as required by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. The position also assists with the Florida Health Alert Network and notification drills, including quarterly reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of emergency response planning concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• Communication Skills – oral and written
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to carry 25 pounds
• Ability to push 25 pounds
• Ability to pull 25 pounds
• Ability to stand for 1-3 hours
• Ability to walk for 1-3 hours
• Ability to sit for 5-8 hours
• Ability to bend
• Ability to reach
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year experience in coordination and implementation of Public Health Preparedness or Disaster Management concepts
• Professional participation in a preparedness exercise or real-life event

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, training, exercising, supporting real events, completing required reports and documentation.
• Coordination with internal and external partners for response and recovery at the local, state, regional and federal levels.
• Supports the county’s Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) program to align processes with support partners.
• Provides updates and changes in coordination with Brevard County Emergency Management to maintain concurrent planning and response across support agencies.
• Reviews shelter assignment based on location of client’s residence and pre-defined client needs.
• Assists in the coordination of the Cities Readiness Initiative, cultivating and training new Closed Point of Dispensing partners, training Florida Department of Health in Brevard County staff on Open Points of Dispensing and Local Distribution Site roles and responsibilities.
• Assists in the review of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans submitted by home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, hospice, and nurse registries.
• Participates in Public Health Preparedness training, partner meetings, exercises and real events.
• Prepares exercises and documentation as required by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Assists in the Florida Health Alert Network and notification drills/real events and required quarterly reporting.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree