OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 874395

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – 64801487

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801487

Salary: $20-24.15 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026

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This position works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Health Research in the Biomedical Research Section and provides backup to Section staff. This position provides direct support to Biomedical Research staff by performing administrative and contract assistance duties. The position requires working cooperatively with a wide range of staff, seeking solutions to routine problems and issues within established office policies and procedures, guidelines and rules, and performing in a highly responsible and timely matter.

Coordinates responses to the Section’s general inquiry email inboxes. This includes responding to routine inquiries, assigning more complex inquiries to the appropriate Section staff, and tracking responses.

Assists with scheduling and conducting both virtual and face-to-face meetings, including determining optimal dates and times, inviting appropriate stakeholders, producing and disseminating agendas, and recording meeting minutes.

Assists Section staff with maintaining grant management files and tracking grant invoice payments.

Maintains the record retention schedule. Coordinates destruction or archiving of records as appropriate.

Tracks key processes, dates, and activities for the Section as directed by the Deputy Director for Public Health Research. Issues reminders to appropriate stakeholders as necessary.

Assists with travel authorizations and reimbursement for Section staff, Council Members, and other stakeholders as directed.

Takes lead on contract staffing purchase orders, annual renewal purchase orders, and purchasing office supplies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint. Skill in Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of State purchasing and travel rules and guidelines; administrative and office procedures and practices; standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms. Skills to operate standard office equipment; organize information and files; manage time effectively to complete multiple assignments on time; provide high levels of customer service to staff, callers and visitors. Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with others; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; identify problems and propose solutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum – State of Florida government experience, and one year of administrative or clerical experience.

Preferred – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

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:

4025 Esplanade Way

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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!

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.

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.