State of Florida
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64002750
🇺🇸Tallahassee, Florida, United States3 months ago
$45,060 – $49,566MidFull Time
Requisition No: 870231
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64002750
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64002750
Salary: $45,060.11- $49,566.12
Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026
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Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent of this position will spend 100% of scheduled work time providing service delivery activities that include contractor training, development of educational materials, and the provision of technical assistance for the USDA Child Care Food Program administered by the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs (CCFP). The incumbent in this position will be required to complete a certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been for the CCFP. The incumbent in this position will be assigned to the state health office and will be directly supervised by the Operations and Management Program Manager for the Training and Outreach Section of the CCFP. This is a highly responsible independent position that:
Provides technical assistance, consultation and guidance to staff and prospective program contractors via telephone and email.
Acts as training coordinator for the Bureau. Lead in the development of the annual bureau training plan and works with pertinent staff to develop training materials and training modules for current and prospective program operators.
Assists with evaluating and approving or denying prospective and renewing contractor applications. Uses established standards and criteria for determining eligibility, financial viability, program accountability and administrative capability of prospective and renewing contractors.
Assists with the development of resources and training materials for state staff and program contractors. Assists with the review and revision of current training materials to correctly reflect program policies and procedures.
Research state-of-the-art innovative training techniques such as web-based training, live online meetings, video training, etc. Assists with the evaluation of their use, cost of implementation and probable success rate with contractors and staff. Provides reports and makes recommendations based on this research.
Assists with the arrangements for statewide meetings and staff training sessions. Assist with outreach activities.
Make presentations representing the Florida Department of Health at state and national meetings as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the KSA's listed in the occupational profile for a Management Analyst, the incumbent should also have: Knowledge of: federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements and procedures; child nutrition; methods of compiling and analyzing data; and correct grammar usage. Ability to: interpret federal and state regulations and procedures; analyze processes, identify problems and potential solutions, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results; present negative findings in an effective manner; organize data into logical format for presentations in reports, documents and other written materials; plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and work independently without close and constant supervision. Skill in: use of personal computers and standard software packages.
Qualifications:
Four years of professional experience in training, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, or program evaluation is preferred. Limited to medium travel is required. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities in that s/he shall determine a regulated entity’s compliance with federal, state, or local statutes or regulation; or determine or recommend whether the agency should issue, revoke, cancel or suspend an entity’s participation in a government program; or approve or recommend administrative transactions between the agency and a regulated entity. Therefore, the incumbent is subject to the requirements of Chapter 112, F.S., Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C. and DOH Policy 30-2-07 with which s/he is required to be thoroughly familiar. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. This position is assigned purchasing card responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
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
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:
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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.
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.
