GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64034232

Government Operations Consultant I - 64034232

The Government Operations Consultant I performs a wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Operations & MGMT Consultant II - SES. This position assists with the management, monitoring, and enforcement for the terms and conditions of various contracts for Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHO) in accordance with Chapter 287.057(14), Florida Statutes. Assures compliance with current Department of Health security policies by fulfilling the Information Custodian responsibilities described in Security Policy 3, in areas of responsibilities. Travel may be required.

Assists the Fleet Management Officer to coordinate acquisition of fuel cards for all Escambia CHO employees that drive County vehicles; Assist with the reservations of the fleet. Coordinates Defensive Driving courses for employees driving County vehicles.

Assist with the fleet vehicle & vehicle key inventory and issuance upon reservations. Maintains inspections of fleet vehicles and all maintenance records. Assist with purchase acquisition of all new fleet vehicle purchase orders.

Responsible for monthly reconciliation of various contracts including but not limited to WEX, Sun Pass, and E-Roads. Responsible for various business operations activities, including but not limited to purchasing goods and services for the Division using Purchasing card. Works in Ariba on Demand / My Florida Market Place and WORKS.

Manages procurement for mobile devices and accessories for all Escambia CHO employees in the Escambia CHO Cell Phone Bill Verification System. Research to resolve problems with phones, and updates organization users' supervisors and program organization codes.

Assist as back-up to Records Management Liaison Officer for the Escambia CHO when they are unavailable, assisting in compliance with records retention and destruction policies of the Department of Health Information Security Policy. Assist as back-up staff in identifying specific record retentions as needed, assists in records storage activities, including electronic records; provides training and work review of staff involved in the management of records. Provides aid to the Records Management Liaison Officer managing the onsite storage facilities, the archiving, retrieval, and disposal of all records; assists with maintaining the automated inventory database of all records placed in storage. Runs reports as requested in the absence of the RMLO.

Back-up for mail and to door key custodian.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and build interpersonal relationships

Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

Ability to prioritize job responsibilities and meet deadlines Ability to keep desk, work documents and files organized

Ability to understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in written form

Ability to identify the nature of problems

Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches Ability to listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

Ability to motivating, developing, and directing people as they work Ability to weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.

Valid Driver's License

High School / Equivalent

Current Florida Defensive Driving Certification

Knowledge of current contract and purchasing policies and procedures

Knowledge of grants and contracts, fiscal and administrative policies and procedures Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Innovation : We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration : We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability : We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness : We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence : We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health-Escambia County

1295 W. Fairfield Dr

Pensacola, FL 32501

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

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.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

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.