Government Operations Consultant I - 64031350

Requisition No: 886065 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64031350

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031350 

Salary:  $34,760.18 to $44,260.06 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2026 

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 Florida Department of Health

Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees (including OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).  Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department. 

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau Of Environmental Health

This is a full-time, in-office position

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a highly responsible professional position in the Bureau of Environmental Health.  The position provides budget and fiscal support for Bureau activities, implements business management practices, evaluates productivity and performance of the Bureau’s programs that have fiscal impact.  The position works collaboratively with others, distributes information to management, and recommends operation changes to the Fiscal Manager,  program managers, and staff pertaining to fiscal functions, process and guidance within the bureau.  This position reports directly to the Bureau Fiscal Manager.

Develops the monthly Budget Spending Plan and Cost Center Expenditure Reports for the bureau.  Reviews and analyzes bureau Schedule C allocations to the county health departments, contract amendment actions, internal budget action requests, EOG budget actions, and grant application budget reviews and processing.  Responsible for assisting with monitoring of the budget, fiscal and administrative functions, including grants, state health fees including those paid via county health departments and general revenue monies.   Provides support to the Fiscal Manager and to the fiscal team. Assists with procurement, contractual services, salary and personnel rate, grant fiscal management, cash balance in general revenue and all bureau associated trust funds. Monitors and processes purchases made within the bureau.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Department of Health budgeting and fiscal reporting requirements.
• Skilled with the Financial Information System, STMS, and Works.
• Skilled with updating the Budget Spending Plan.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must be a current employee with the Department of Health.
• Must have two or more years of state of FL purchasing experience.
• Must possess experience with state of FL invoicing.
• Must possess State Budget or Fiscal experience. 

Preferred:

• Associates of Arts degree

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:

• 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.