OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64855040

State of Florida • Brandon, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid fellowship program for recent MPH graduates to work in Tampa Bay area health departments. This one-year fellowship is an opportunity to apply your skills while gaining knowledge and hands-on experience. Participants will be assigned to work with the Florida Department of Health in either Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco counties. Areas available include Community Health and Health Promotion, Disease Control, Environmental Public Health, Nutrition / WIC, Epidemiology / Public Health Data, Performance Management. The incumbent will remain with that county and division for the entire year to gain expertise in that program. Work will be in person. Day to day activities will be determined by the Director of the program. Participants will also participate in Quality Improvement initiatives / projects and attend monthly professional development sessions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the theories / concepts of public health.
• Basic computer operations skills, as well as working knowledge of MS office products, including Outlook (email), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to compile, organize, analyze and evaluate data and organize that data into a logical format for presentations and reports.
• Ability to review and evaluate programs to identify improvements and adjustments needed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities and to follow instructions.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing to a diverse population.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a public health setting.
• A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics (for the Nutrition / WIC resident position.)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with highly experienced public health professionals in the assigned program area.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Participate in monthly leadership development activities / programs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend cohort meetings as scheduled.

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)
• Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.
• Opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level