PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64005523

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Consultant serves as the Cessation Projects Coordinator within the Cessation Section of the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida. The position manages special projects for the Cessation Section and other Bureau programs, maintains positive working relationships, and provides technical assistance to contracted vendors and providers planning and implementing tobacco cessation projects and activities. The role requires networking with program offices, government agencies, outside organizations, vendors, and recipients, as well as strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

The position coordinates and supports cross-functional teams and special projects, manages assigned member projects, special projects, and purchase orders for Tobacco and Cancer programs, maintains contract files, monitors vendors and recipients, and processes payments after deliverables are satisfactorily completed. It also supports cessation presentations, reports, data analysis, and related materials. The position is based at 2585 Merchants Row, Tallahassee, Florida, and requires the employee to come into the office. The successful candidate must attend Florida State University's Tobacco Treatment Specialist training at the first opportunity after employment. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duties outside normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the position's duties and responsibilities.
• Must have experience enabling effective networking with program offices, government agencies, outside organizations, vendors, and recipients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Must complete a security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Cessation Projects Coordinator and liaison for the Cessation Section on cross-functional teams and special Cessation and Bureau projects.
• Attend meetings to discuss potential partnerships with other programs as needed or requested.
• Provide technical assistance to contracted vendors and providers planning and implementing tobacco cessation projects and activities.
• Manage assigned Member Projects, Special Projects, and purchase orders for the Tobacco and Cancer programs annually.
• Maintain assigned contract files.
• Perform site visits and monitor vendor and recipient activities to ensure tasks are completed to department standards.
• Conduct onsite contract monitoring to verify vendor and recipient statements, justifications, financial records, and personnel records and ensure proper use of state funds.
• Process payments for assigned projects and contracts after deliverables are satisfactorily completed.
• Attend Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council (TAC) meetings and provide updates on cessation projects as requested.
• Give presentations regarding Tobacco Free Florida's cessation component.
• Assist in developing reports, updates, presentations, correspondence, and materials for cessation projects and activities.
• Assist with analysis of cessation-related reports and data to identify trends affecting delivery of cessation services and ongoing performance within the Cessation Section.
• Attend Florida State University Tobacco Treatment Specialist training at the first opportunity after employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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