GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64007472

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

13d • $50,500 - $55,550 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a contract manager as required by section 287.057(14), Florida Statutes for the Telehealth Maternity Care Program (TMC Program) in the Maternal and Child Health Section of the Florida Department of Health. This includes participating in quality improvement activities, providing ongoing monitoring, desk audits, site visits, technical assistance and reviews ensuring that contractual services have been rendered in accordance with the contract terms before the agency processes the invoice for payment. The procedures shall include, but need not be limited to, reviewing, and documenting all deliverables for which payment is requested by vendors, and providing written certification by contract managers of the agency’s receipt of goods and services.

Reviews infant, child, maternal and reproductive health, and other health related materials that impact policy and program development. Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new and/or expanded infant, child maternal and reproductive health initiatives, providing technical assistance and serving as a liaison with other agencies and organizations.

Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff, county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health services and/or other areas as assigned responsibility and as requested. Responds to requests for information regarding the operation of infant, child, maternal and reproductive health services.

Plans and conducts meetings, workshops, or seminars for providers. Serves on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and meetings and participates in work efforts related to those workgroups and meetings. Attends conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge base.

Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications and research relevant to infant, child, maternal and reproductive health.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required, utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and develop programs or program components.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the public health care delivery system, administration and planning.
• Ability to problem solve, plan, organize and direct service program activities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Serve as contract manager as required by section 287.057(15), Florida Statutes.
• Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities.
• Preparation of purchasing and the approval of purchasing.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel within and outside the State of Florida.
• Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Retirees of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) should check with FRS regarding re-employment.
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
• Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contract manager for the Telehealth Maternity Care Program (TMC Program).
• Participate in quality improvement activities, ongoing monitoring, desk audits, site visits, technical assistance, and reviews.
• Ensure contractual services are rendered in accordance with contract terms before invoice payment.
• Review and document all deliverables for which payment is requested by vendors.
• Provide written certification of agency's receipt of goods and services.
• Review infant, child, maternal and reproductive health materials impacting policy and program development.
• Participate in planning, development, and implementation of new/expanded health initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison with other agencies and organizations.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, county health departments, contract providers, and others.
• Respond to requests for information regarding health services operations.
• Plan and conduct meetings, workshops, or seminars for providers.
• Serve on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and meetings.
• Attend conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge base.
• Assist with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications, and research.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

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: No Education Listed