GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64080868 at State of Florida

Requisition No: 864882

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64080868

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080868

Salary: $45,061.11 - $50,003.20

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2025

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Director's Office

Your Specific Responsibilities

This is a professional position in the Division's Performance Management (PM) Unit. The incumbent will provide guidance to management within the division and bureaus on personnel matters. The employee must honor and protect confidential information. Maintain a broad knowledge of personnel and human resource laws, policies and procedures and the various operational and programmatic functions and activities. The incumbent knows the importance of not sharing information with individuals outside the liaison, the exception being incumbent supervisor, division administrator and division director. All communications are to include incumbent supervisor to ensure liaison perform is in the best interest of the division.

Generate recruitment tickets in FLHealthDesk after verifying the necessary documents are accurate. and attached in the Cherwell system at the specified stage. Assist supervisors with requisitions by reviewing, modifying, and submitting requisitions in People First Talent Management. Ensure applications/resumes are reviewed, screened and scored by utilizing the applicant ranking grid. Coordinate screenings for pre-employment, and Five Year Rescreen of employees. Ensure consent forms are attached to Recruitment ticket. Create various FLHealthDesk tickets after ensuring required documents are correct and uploaded in the Cherwell system at the step indicated in the system. Utilize E-Verify system on new hire within three (3) days of start date as well as all new hire documentation. Review and amend position descriptions composed by supervisors to ensure proper classification, broadband, pay plan and duties are within the DMS allocation factor. Track program tickets in the FLHealthDesk System to ensure there are no delays, tickets are to be moved within two (2) days of each step before reaching department HR staff. Amend Division Tables of Organizations as reclassification or reorganization packages are processed. Contact supervisors at verbal offer and offer letter for signature and start date. Ensure current version of position descriptions (PDs) are updated to meet Department requirements.

Maintain and update spreadsheet from the Bureau of Communicable Diseases and Director’s Office as assignments are received and tickets move through the Cherwell system. Research stagnant assignments to inform supervisor of the status of tickets and/or requests. Assignments are to be started within three (3) days of receiving all required documents. Documents are to be reviewed for completeness and accuracy prior to uploading into FLHealthDesk Cherwell system. This also includes the offer letter of employment. Incumbent will have no more than two (2) returned or missing documents per month from the FLHealthDesk system.

Provide technical assistance to supervisors regarding People First and FLHealthDesk Systems. Complete required department related training and maintains knowledge of State, Department, and Division personnel and human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist newly hired employees with orientation, People First and FLHealthDesk HR Systems as needed.

Assist supervisors and staff with sick leave donations by sending out emails for donation request, and outside employment. Provide department HR contact information for Family Medical Leave Act and the Family Supported Work Program. Participate in the Bureau of P&HRM conference calls to obtain information concerning personnel changes (laws, policies, procedures, and systems). Participate in the Division’s HR Team Meeting scheduled.

Assist staff with preparing Qualified Status Changes related to the Pre-tax insurance program, reclassifications,

demotions, etc. In concert with the Bureau of P&HRM prepares necessary paperwork and provides guidance as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Personnel and human resources, management personnel resources, instructing, reading comprehension, writing, speaking, information gathering, active listening, information organization, critical thinking, implementation, planning, coordination. Honor and maintain confidential employee medical and other personnel-related records.

Preferred

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience using a State Personnel System

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee, Florida

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  
  

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  
  

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Please Be Advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

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. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.