GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64045206
About The Position
The Government Operations Consultant II supports infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health policy and program development for the Florida Department of Health. The position reviews health-related materials; contributes to planning, development, and implementation of new or expanded initiatives; provides technical assistance and consultation; and responds to information requests about maternal and child health services. The position participates in quality assurance reviews and monitors services for compliance with state and federal guidelines. It analyzes health data and trends to help improve services and systems statewide. As assigned, the employee serves as a contract manager, monitoring contract performance and deliverables, conducting desk audits or site visits, and documenting receipt of goods and services before invoices are processed. The role also participates in interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups, attends conferences and seminars, and develops and conducts training, meetings, workshops, and seminars for health department and Healthy Start staff, providers, and community members. It assists with analysis of proposed legislation, budget matters, grant applications, and research relevant to infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health. The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and may require emergency duty outside normal work hours or days.
Requirements
- Experience in program and/or grant management in a public health setting.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop alternative recommendations; solve problems; and document workflows and other operational or management activities.
- 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.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operational and management analysis.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
- Ability to travel within and outside the State of Florida.
- Ability to perform purchasing preparation and approval responsibilities.
- Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening; participation in direct deposit.
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet the stated Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.
Responsibilities
- Review infant, child, maternal, reproductive health, and other health-related materials that affect policy and program development.
- Participate in planning, developing, and implementing new or expanded health initiatives, including technological efforts, technical assistance, and liaison work with agencies and organizations.
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, county health departments, contract providers, and others on comprehensive health services and assigned topics.
- Respond to requests for information about maternal and child health services.
- Participate in quality assurance reviews of Healthy Start coalitions, county health departments, and private providers.
- Provide technical assistance and monitor services for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Analyze data and trends relating to infant and women’s health, pregnancy, and nursing issues to improve services and systems statewide.
- Serve as a contract manager when required, conducting monitoring, desk audits, site visits, or technical assistance reviews; review and document deliverables and certify receipt of goods and services before invoices are processed.
- Serve on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and participate in related work efforts and meetings.
- Attend conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge.
- Coordinate and develop training programs, and plan and conduct meetings, workshops, or seminars for staff, providers, and the community.
- Assist with analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications, and research relevant to infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health.
- Prepare purchasing and approve purchasing.
- Perform other assigned or required duties.
- Travel within and outside Florida as needed.
- Perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days when required.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
