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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is work conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing office systems and procedures, conducting work simplifications and measurement studies, providing technical assistance, and developing operations and procedures to assist organizations in operating more efficiently and effectively. May include program analysis, management consulting, and examination development.  This position will be required to travel within the county and outside of the county to conduct day-to-day operations.

Completion of CHD Preparedness Expectations: complete all required monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables to include update/maintenance of plans, budget, jurisdictional risk assessments, emergency operations coordination drills, an update of state inventory system, Coalition participation, and other assigned expectations. 

Maintain and Develop Plans: responsible for review and development of the CHD Emergency operations plan and its annexes such as Responder Health and Safety, Continuity of Operations, and Special Needs Sheltering. 

Exercises and Training includes all duties for development and execution of an exercise(s) and the after-action and improvement plan, responsible for update and submission of the MYTEP (following HSEEP) as required annually to Coalition and state exercise and planning through the RERA, develop relevant training for CHD staff based on public health core competencies, after-action reviews, and improvement plans, and the direction of CHD administrator. 

Everbridge Emergency Notifications: responsibilities related to contact data entry, sending out notifications, and conducting quarterly drills. Serve as Local Group Manager-sign up new employees, participate in monthly statewide calls-Appoints back up Group Manager. 

ESF-8 Desk Management: provide leadership and perform duties during an activation at the EOC or CHD to include technical expertise, liaison to State ESF8, mission management for health and medical needs, and reports as required to County and State. Review and update ESF8 Desk manual. 

ESF-8 Incident Management Team (IMT): during activation function in ICS roles as needed based on event type to include safety officer, operations chief, logistics chief or plans chief. Provide Leadership and creation of IMT per requirements of incident. Provide relevant preparedness information and training to CHD leadership. Public Information/ Education assists PIO with the development of messaging and education for CHD colleagues and for external partners and media, regarding information and training as received. 

External meeting attendance: Region 2 Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF), Big Bend Healthcare Coalition (BBHCC), Local Emergency Planning Council (LMS), Emergency Management led meetings, training, and exercises; Statewide Hurricane Exercise, annual MYTEP, LMS, CIEM, Rural County Summit. Consistently makes self-available to key stakeholders within the county public health system and builds trust by sharing relevant information with them on an ongoing basis -e.g. community events, presentations.

Inventory: responsible for the inventory of the CHD, equipment and supplies. Maintain equipment in working order: generators, message boards, restock trailers. 

Completes PHP Budget(s): works with the business manager to complete PHP budget annually and additional allocations for special projects and initiatives based on after-action review and improvement plan, or at the direction of CHD administrator.

CEMP Review and Approval letters: responsible for the review and approval of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for Home Health agencies, Nurse Registries, and Home Medical Equipment Providers operating in county as needed. 

Serves as backup to FDOH-Gadsden’s PHAB Coordinator. Organizes data into logical formats for presentation in both written and oral formats. Acts as backup PHAB liaison between FDOH-Gadsden and the State Department of Health, consultants, other agencies or divisions, and any individuals who contribute to the accreditation process. Develops and maintains databases of documents that demonstrate conformity to accreditation standards and measures

Other Duties
Performs additional related responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to evaluate programs.
• Ability to develop program projections.
• Ability to prepare reports and records.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

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.  

Preferred:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social health, or rehabilitation services or fiscal work.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

Able to lift up to 25lbs, as well as sit and stand for extended periods of time.

A valid Driver’s License

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:

Florida Department of Health (Gadsden County Health Department)

278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL 32351

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.    

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.