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MyFlorida OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64853747 in BARTOW, Florida
OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64853747
Date: Mar 3, 2025
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Requisition No: 848123
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64853747
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64853747
Salary: Hourly rate $21.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2025
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its missionto protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community effortsand its vision to be theHealthiest Statein the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values ofInnovation,Collaboration,Accountability,Responsiveness andExcellencein all aspects of their work.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The OPS Government Operations Consultant II position is a professional position within a county-wide epidemiological response team. This position is responsible for respiratory outbreak and healthcare associated infection (HAI) control and prevention efforts and supports the guidance and protocols of Epidemiology program. Incumbent works as a team member of the Epidemiology program conducting routine epidemiologic functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis, and community education, using basic epidemiologic methods and assistance with epidemiologic investigations.
The purpose of this position is to serve as an epidemiologist for Respiratory and HAI threats involving specific community settings, such as long-term care facilities (LTCFs), correctional facilities, shelters, school, childcare, and youth programs, and for the surveillance and investigation of cases in those settings. Work efforts performed by the incumbent aid in monitoring the health status of the community, identifying trends or outbreaks of disease, and providing data and information about corrective actions to promote and protect public health.
The incumbent will work cooperatively with hospitals, LTCFs, private physicians, county health department nursing staff, childcare staff, and other appropriate community partners in providing guidance on Respiratory and HAI prevention, and in performing case and outbreak investigations under established guidelines and protocols.
Specific duties and responsibilities are performed and accomplished independently and are as follows:
Responsible for conducting case investigations and interviews, contact tracing, prompt implementation of appropriate control measures, coordinating shipment of laboratory specimens to the state public health laboratories, case documentation and timely reporting, research and public health surveillance, and field epidemiological investigations of disease clusters, and outbreaks of respiratory pathogens and other HAIs.
Conducts continuous public health surveillance including monitoring of Merlin task lists, disease reports, ESSENCE-FL, and other mechanisms for monitoring incidence of reportable diseases.
Prepares technical reports, summaries of investigations, and performs related work as required.
Perform medical record abstraction as part of disease surveillance and data quality initiatives.
Assists in planning and, preparing education materials for staff, medical personnel, and community at large on issues related infection prevention and disease control processes, management and reporting, and conducts training and/or educational outreach presentations to community partners as assigned.
Performs other duties including special surveillance projects as assigned
Use Project Firstline training, tools, and resources to effectively implement IPC education and training activities at healthcare facilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of communicable diseases and public health surveillance
Knowledge of the methods of data collection, surveillance, and epidemiology.
Skill in epidemiologic assessment and analysis.
Skill in using identified technological tools to support epidemiologic practice.
Ability to summarize results of an epidemiologic investigation and draw conclusions.
Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of education and training activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of all skill and educational levels.
Use skills that foster collaborations, strong partnerships and team building to accomplish epidemiology program initiatives.
Use effective communication techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and in a team setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to conduct epidemiological/medical interviews
Apply principles of ethical/legal practice as relates to data collection, dissemination, and use.
Computer data entry skills and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and use of databases.
Skilled in interviewing persons for disease risks
Ability to deliver training and education to healthcare facilities by developing and promoting tools and resources related to IPC activities such as Project Firstline.
Ability to coordinate projects and manage time effectively to adhere to deadlines
Qualifications:
Driver’s License required if using State of Florida Vehicle or if claiming travel reimbursement.
Must have a Bachelors degree or higher
Must be willing to work flexible hours to include after normal working hours and on weekends.
Ability to fluently speak English and Spanish is highly desired
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes 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.
Confidentiality: “Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.”
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:
Bartow, FL
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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 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.
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.
If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.
Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.
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.
Location:
BARTOW, FL, US, 33830
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland