OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64858378

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Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Epidemiology 

Open Competitive Opportunity

This position serves as an OPS Government Operations Consultant II for the Florida Department of Health’s Refugee Health Program to focusing analyzing data to ensure refugee health services are being conducted timely at the county health departments. As an OPS Government Operations Consultant II, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Department’s mission to improve the health outcomes of refugees by leveraging data-driven insights and providing oversight to ensure effectiveness of programs.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Organize and clean large datasets related to refugee health, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual data reports.
• Conduct quality assurance and improvement audits/monitoring.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop meaningful reports.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within refugee health data.
• Generate actionable insights and recommendations to inform decision-making processes.
• Develop clear and concise reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to county health departments and Department leadership.
• Modernize the way the program analyzes, visualizes, and utilizes program data.
• Complete ad hoc reports as needed.
• Submit reports and data requests to federal and/or state partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of public health issues and challenges.

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare information systems. 

Knowledge of data systems.

Knowledge of data analysis.

Ability to organize and clean datasets.

Ability to run data reports and compile findings.

Knowledge of quality improvement and monitoring processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years work experience in data analysis. or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Business Management, IT) can substitute for required experience.

Experience in working with data systems.

Experience working with data visualization tools.

Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods.

Experience working, organizing, and cleaning large datasets ensuring data quality and accuracy.

Experience in providing oversight and monitoring of data systems.

Experience completing quality assurance and improvement audits.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred (preference given to):

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Business Management, IT).

Preferably 1-3 years proven experience in data analysis in the context of public health or humanitarian settings.

Proven experience working, organizing, and cleaning large datasets ensuring data quality and accuracy. Preferred 2 or more years.

Proven experience with running data reports and compiling data reports. Preferred 2 or more years.

Proven experience with data analysis and identifying trends in data.  Preferred 2 or more years.

Preferably 1-3 years experience conducting contract monitoring audits on data systems for quality assurance and improvement. 

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, FL.  This is an in office position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• 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)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.