Job Description

Requisition No: 849424 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64081553

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081553 

Salary: $39,300 - $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

***Anticipated Vacancy***

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Operations, Operational Support Services

Government Operations Consultant

Open Competitive Opportunity

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

Are you a passionate and organized individual with a knack for creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a natural flair for turning ideas into successful events? We are looking for an enthusiastic event coordinator to join our team. The working title for this position is Government Operations Consultant I.

About our Team:

This position will join our meeting planning team in the Bureau of Operations, Operational Support Services unit within the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. This team is dedicated to assisting the regulatory boards within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance by planning events for statutorily required meetings, processing travel reimbursement requests, and processing special testing accommodation applications for candidates with physical, mental, or specific learning disabilities.

What you need to be successful on our team:

To be successful in this position, we are looking for an individual who is highly attentive to details, is highly organized, who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, who works independently, and can meet deadlines. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with our board offices, vendors, and team members. The chosen candidate should have the diplomacy and tactfulness to handle different personalities and opinions.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand event objectives, requirements, and preferences.
• Plan, organize, and execute events from concept to completion, ensuring all details are meticulously handled.
• Source and coordinate with vendors, including but not limited to, venues, court reporters, audio visual technicians, and security service providers.
• Develop event timelines and schedules, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Coordinate event logistics, including setup, audio-visual needs, and sleep rooms.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and provide prompt issue resolution.
• Aid board members by processing travel reimbursement requests following events.
• Create and manage purchase orders for event services and other Department-wide needs.
• Process invoices for event services and other Department-wide needs.
• Process special testing accommodation applications.
• Process and distribute mail for the Operational Support Services unit.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Being effective in this role requires a diverse set of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully plan, organize, and execute events of various scopes and sizes. Key knowledge, skills, and abilities we seek in the chosen candidate include event planning knowledge, communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, vendor management skills, and the ability to remain flexible in a fast paced, frequently changing environment.

Technical proficiency is crucial to the success of the incumbent in this position. The chosen candidate should:

• Be familiar with the Windows operating system and should have the ability to navigate the interface, manage files and folders, and understand basic system settings.
• Be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Be familiar with internet browsing for research, communication, and accessing web-based applications.
• Understand how to use the Outlook email client to compose, send, receive, and organize emails as well as maintain meetings on their calendar.
• Be familiar with basic typing and keyboard shortcuts (such as copy/paste) which greatly enhance productivity.
• Understand file management including the ability to create, save, move, and organize files and folders on the personal desktop as well as shared drive folders.

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:

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Tallahassee, FL

Leon County

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:  

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. 

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