OPS DATA PROCESSING CONTROL SPECIALIST - 64801999

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

8d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a technical position, responsible for supporting the Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) Preparedness Program as a planning consultant (not IT-related). Maintains a working knowledge of the Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) and the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) tools and resources that support preparedness and response activities. Collects, manages, updates, and archives program operational data including toolkits, brochures, presentations, reports, raw data, press releases, and strategic planning documents. Works with subject matter experts, BEPH, and BPR to identify opportunities to build and improve solutions that support environmental health preparedness and response decision making, situational awareness, and data management and sharing. Develops and assists in the coordination and implementation of plans, procedures, and strategies for response, recovery, and mitigation functions dealing with natural or man-made disasters as needed. Provides input on and assists in the development of program planning documents such as emergency plans, standard operating guidelines, and preparedness tools through coordination and maintenance of effective working relationships between BEPH leadership, county health departments, and local, state, and federal government. Assists BEPH leadership with guidelines, exercises, preparedness tools, and measures of functional emergency preparedness and environmental health, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Assists in the development and presentation of disaster preparedness awareness and public information for county partners, divisions, preparedness partners, civic groups, and in public schools regarding and related subjects. Assists in the design, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of disaster exercises involving local or multi-county response. Assists in the development and tracking of the program strategic direction by assembling information and identifying and communicating potential risks as assigned. Establishes resource, time, and scope requirements for current and planned activities by conducting, facilitating, documenting, tracking, and reporting on the status of program projects. Prepares reports and performs analysis as requested. Prepares responses to inquiries, reports, and related correspondence. Provides logistical input, identifies needs for additional resources, and provides assistance to the program lead before, during, and following an incident or event. Performs site visitations to emergency areas to liaise and assist with the preparation of plans, exercises, conferences and other programs as needed. Performs environmental health emergency assessments and other post disaster functions, as requested, or as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the elements and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Ability to effectively develop emergency response plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Has knowledge and skills in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with a various staff members and partners.
• Ability to effectively work between bureaus, divisions, agencies, and with universities and communities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present in front of any size audience with any skill level.
• Valid Driver License

Nice To Haves

• Three years of preparedness planning experience and has been part of a response. Planning includes plan development/updating, exercise development/evaluating and after-action reports.
• A bachelor's degree from a college or university and/or professional experience in emergency preparedness, planning, evaluation, research, analysis, government, social, or health services.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of the Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) and the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) tools and resources that support preparedness and response activities.
• Collects, manages, updates, and archives program operational data including toolkits, brochures, presentations, reports, raw data, press releases, and strategic planning documents.
• Works with subject matter experts, BEPH, and BPR to identify opportunities to build and improve solutions that support environmental health preparedness and response decision making, situational awareness, and data management and sharing.
• Develops and assists in the coordination and implementation of plans, procedures, and strategies for response, recovery, and mitigation functions dealing with natural or man-made disasters as needed.
• Provides input on and assists in the development of program planning documents such as emergency plans, standard operating guidelines, and preparedness tools through coordination and maintenance of effective working relationships between BEPH leadership, county health departments, and local, state, and federal government.
• Assists BEPH leadership with guidelines, exercises, preparedness tools, and measures of functional emergency preparedness and environmental health, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assists in the development and presentation of disaster preparedness awareness and public information for county partners, divisions, preparedness partners, civic groups, and in public schools regarding and related subjects.
• Assists in the design, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of disaster exercises involving local or multi-county response.
• Assists in the development and tracking of the program strategic direction by assembling information and identifying and communicating potential risks as assigned.
• Establishes resource, time, and scope requirements for current and planned activities by conducting, facilitating, documenting, tracking, and reporting on the status of program projects.
• Prepares reports and performs analysis as requested.
• Prepares responses to inquiries, reports, and related correspondence.
• Provides logistical input, identifies needs for additional resources, and provides assistance to the program lead before, during, and following an incident or event.
• Performs site visitations to emergency areas to liaise and assist with the preparation of plans, exercises, conferences and other programs as needed.
• Performs environmental health emergency assessments and other post disaster functions, as requested, or as needed.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees