OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST II

Requisition No: 831233 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 64833268

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 64833268 

Salary: $18.59/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position requiring skills in project management, contract management, and technical assistance activities related to public health dentistry. This position works in the Public Health Dental Program and serves as the Oral Health Services Analyst and works under the direct supervision of the Program Administrator.

This position assists in routine operation and special initiatives of the Public Health Dental Program as assigned, including, but not limited to, participation in meetings, preparation and delivery of presentations, development of surveys, researching data and other information. Assists in implementing strategies related to the strategic planning and the State Health Improvement Plan; works collaboratively with external and internal partners to include, but not limited to, academic institutions, professional organizations, community groups, county health departments (CHDs), community health centers, community water systems, and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to community water systems and monitoring monthly reports.

Providing technical assistance to users of the Florida’s Linked Oral Status System (FLOSS) including but not limited to, adding users, managing CHD profiles, community water system plant and systems and running reports.

Develops and manages (including but not limited to amendments and expenditure reconciliations) contracts, agreements, and purchase orders as assigned. Seeks grant opportunities, prepares, develops and submits reports as needed. Monitors grant projects, prepares grant reports (budget, progress, annual, and other requested reports) and tracks grant expenditures. This position serves as a contract manager for legislative, grant, and programmatic contracts.

Acts as a liaison to the county health departments on projects related to data, school-based sealant programs, and community water fluoridation. Develops, monitors, and assesses quality improvement activities that will result in the development of effective and efficient county health department dental programs. Monitor county health department expenditures and communicate with the CHDs on expenditure usage and reporting. Provides technical assistance, administrative, and quality assurance guidance to county health departments.

Assists with planning and implementing the Statewide Dental Director Performance and Management meeting, purchasing supplies, and organizing the event.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of dental public health desired. Communication, organizational, social perception, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of methods of compiling and organizing information. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; apply public health concepts and principles to research related activities in order to identify determinants and risk factors for oral health outcomes in Florida; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compile, organize, and interpret data in a logical format, in text and graphic form for state and federal reports, grant submissions, presentations at meetings, seminars and conferences, and publications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Skilled at interpretation of data. Knowledgeable and proficient with use of computers, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in health or health-related field.

Incumbent must be willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent may include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The incumbent may have access to records containing social security number in the performance of job duties.

Preferred - Master’s degree in public health or health related field.

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:

The Florida Department of Health, Prather Building, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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  .

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.

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 ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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 ). 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.