OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64857214

State of Florida • DAYTONA BEACH, FL

17h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Bureau of Public Health Preparedness. The OPS Government Operations Consultant II will assist in the development and maintenance of the agency’s comprehensive emergency plans, train agency staff and community partners on preparedness activities, conduct rapid impact assessments, and coordinate response actions. This role serves as a liaison between the Health Department and ESF-8 supporting agencies, and actively participates in the Region 5 Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition. The position involves preparing After-Action Reports, developing corrective action plans, and providing assistance in planning, training, and conducting exercises with various partners to strengthen the ESF-8 response system. The role aims to improve preparedness and response capabilities at county, regional, and statewide levels, and requires completion of multi-year training and exercise plans, documentation of planning sessions, and completion of the annual Florida Public Health Jurisdictional Risk Assessment. The incumbent will also coordinate and monitor agency compliance, review Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP), maintain an inventory of preparedness supplies, identify shortfalls, and serve as a liaison to hospital preparedness staff and programs. Additionally, the position requires coordination of annual Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) training and is subject to emergency duty, including reporting to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations. The role also includes completing time sheets and mandatory trainings within required deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• One or more year of experience as a Public Health Preparedness Planner or in a local or State Emergency Management role
• FEMA training IS100. IS200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300 and ICS 400
• Knowledge of CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities, FEMA planning principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Ability to provide training to others
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends or holidays in the event of an emergency.
• 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

• Three or more years experience at County Emergency Management or as a PHP Planner in Florida
• Five or more years experience in emergency operations planning and/or response

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the agency’s comprehensive emergency plans.
• Train agency staff and community partners on preparedness activities and procedures.
• Conduct rapid impact assessments and coordinate appropriate response actions.
• Ensure alignment of health and medical plans with local emergency management plans by using standardized criteria and tools provided by the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support.
• Serve as a liaison between the Health Department and ESF-8 supporting agencies, including community partners and public health stakeholders.
• Participate actively as a member of the Region 5 Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition.
• Prepare After-Action Reports and develop corresponding corrective action plans.
• Provide assistance in planning, training, and conducting exercises with EMS, Emergency Management, HazMat, hospitals, healthcare coalitions, and other public health partners to strengthen the ESF-8 response system.
• Improve or enhance county, regional, and statewide ESF-8 health and medical preparedness and response capabilities.
• Complete multi-year training and exercise plans that outline county and regional priorities for public health and medical preparedness, including anticipated completion dates.
• Document local and regional planning sessions with community, public health, and medical partners, including meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, and contact lists.
• Complete the annual Florida Public Health Jurisdictional Risk Assessment.
• Coordinate and monitor agency compliance with Public Health Preparedness Program expectations.
• Review and approve Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) submitted for evaluation.
• Work with the Logistics to maintain an updated inventory of preparedness supplies and equipment on a quarterly basis.
• Identify shortfalls in equipment, personnel, and response capabilities and recommend solutions.
• Serve as liaison to various hospital preparedness staff and programs, as well as county-level initiatives such as CHEMPACK.
• Coordinate the annual Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) training for all health department staff.
• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster
• Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame
• Complete time sheets and EAR entries within required deadlines.
• Complete all mandatory and assigned training within established time frames.
• Report to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for ESF-8 desk duties during activation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days during an emergency, as required.
• Develop, update, and support the implementation of the agency’s comprehensive emergency plans.
• Train staff, volunteers, and community partners on preparedness and response procedures.
• Conduct rapid impact assessments and coordinate appropriate response activities.
• Ensure health and medical plans align with local emergency management plans using standardized tools and criteria.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational needs or as directed by the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed