GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 64059223 1

Date: May 2, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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Requisition No: 828323

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 64059223 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64059223

Salary: $51,450.40 (annually)

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION)

Anticipated Vacancy

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is part of the Newborn Screening Hearing Program in the Bureau of Early Steps and Newborn Screening, Division of Children's Medical Services and reports to the General and Operations Manager I supervisor for the Follow-up Unit and is responsible for conducting education and monitoring reporting of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening and providing specialized training and technical assistance to hospitals, birthing centers and primary care physicians (PCPs). The incumbent in this position must be able to work independently, must have the ability to organize and prioritize workload, be capable of ensuring continuity of work in the absence of supervision, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in the performance of these duties.

Serve as lead to provide training and technical assistance to hospitals on requirements and recommendations for point-of-care cCMV screening. Analyze performance data to target technical assistance and training to underperforming hospitals. Training and technical assistance may include, but is not limited to, phone calls, emails/letters/faxes as well as in-person site visits.

Partner with Hearing Screening Resource Coordinator to conduct in person and virtual technical assistance for non-compliant hospitals regarding cCMV and hearing screening reporting.

Assist cCMV follow-up team to develop, update and maintain cCMV resources such as FAQs, guidelines, letters faxes and eReport training.

Support and educate birthing centers and PCPs offices to increase cCMV screening and reporting. Educate PCPs on recommendations and best practices develop for cCMV confirmatory testing and medical management recommendations for positive cases.

Work with Data Informatics Unit staff to run, analyze and disseminate send monthly cCMV reports to hospitals. Make necessary data corrections identified through the monthly report process.

Participates in various workgroups, meetings and conferences related to newborn hearing and cCMV screening or as assigned to educate and engage program stakeholders. Follow-up on actions related to these workgroups, meetings, and conferences.

Serve as back up for other cCMV follow-up staff as required.

Perform other related administrative duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication, especially with parents of infants and toddlers who have been diagnosed with hearing loss risk factors or who are deaf or hard of hearing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to schedule and coordinate assigned work responsibilities. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of office procedures. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage. Knowledge of personal computers and software. Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner. Ability to read, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to organize and maintain filing systems. Ability to compose correspondence. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure completion of assignments. Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree(preferred)

• One-year professional experience working with hospital patient care and data analytics as well as training and mentoring staff(preferred).

• Requires up to 50% travel.

  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:

  2020 Capital Circle, SE

  Alexander Building

  Tallahassee, FL 32399

  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.

  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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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