OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 64857374

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is seeking a qualified applicant who can review background screening reports received from the State’s Background Screening Clearinghouse for healthcare practitioner applicants, licensees, and facility owners as authorized in F.S. 456.0135. This is an OPS position with full-time and part-time opportunities and is an in-office position with no provision for remote work. The role requires the ability to manage periodic interruptions, perform duties within a confined workspace, and remain seated at a computer workstation for extended periods. Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Requirements

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship (this includes Stem OPT and/or Form I-983).
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, ability to understand & apply applicable laws, rules, regulation, policies & procedures.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide technical assistance regarding program, applicant or licensee issues.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally & in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform proficiently under pressure
• Knowledge and skills in utilizing computers and software.
• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Do you enjoy working on a fast-paced, deadline-driven team?
• Do you understand and appreciate the details of regulation and statutory requirements?
• Are you ready to join an elite team of analysts?
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of correct grammar usage
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to sort data alphabetically, numerically and categorically.

Responsibilities

• Reviews background screening reports received from the State’s Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) for health care practitioner applicants, licensees, and facility owners as authorized in s. 456.0135, Florida Statutes and profession specific statutes, to determine eligibility for initial license.
• Assist with answering phone calls and providing information to applicants/licensees, replying to general emails, document intake and processing, handling communications and documents received via fax, and processing mail.
• Record necessary data about the screening results in the division’s licensing and enforcement information database system (LEIDS).
• Coordinates electronic request for background history information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Research licensing and enforcement information database system (LEIDS) to determine if a complaint to the Bureau of Enforcement is needed based on background screening information received on a licensed health care practitioner.
• Consults with the above organizations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations relating to background screening health care practitioners.
• Perform other related work as required.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed