Government Operations Consultant

Job Overview

Requisition No: 865820, Agency:
Department of Health,

Working Title:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – , Pay Plan:
Career Service, Position Number: , Salary: $60,000.00, Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025, Total Compensation Estimator:
Open Competitive Opportunity.

• This professional position provides administrative, budget, and procurement support in the Office of Rural Health (ORH) in the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Response.
• Functions with a high degree of initiative and accuracy; assignments range from routine to complex tasks, research, and coordination.
• Acts as the administrative secretarial support for the ORH and its program administrator, ensuring all administrative responsibilities are carried out efficiently.
• Serves as the correspondence liaison, record management liaison and STMS liaison for the ORH.
• Back‑up to the BEMO phone operator and Division operator when needed.
• Assists the ORH with administrative duties related to the management of ORH contracts, including maintaining contractual records, correspondence, monitoring compliance, contract close‑out, and facilitating ongoing issues and changes to the contracts (e.g., extensions, renewals, amendments).
• Serves as the ORH budget liaison to the bureau budget coordinator to track and monitor office expenditures; assists with the monthly reconciliation of ORH grants and validates charges to each grant and category.
• Assists with budget corrections, reports, L ’s, BIPS, and budget amendments for the ORH.
• Coordinates activities with the procurement office to facilitate purchases for the ORH, including purchases for ORH projects and supplemental grants that may be located within other bureau offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Financial Information System (FIS), and FACTS.
• Basic understanding of state laws and regulations governing contracting requirements.
• Completion of DOH Basic Contract Management Training.
• Experience supervising, managing, or leading teams is preferred.

• Professional experience in social services, public health, or health care education is preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, flexibility, innovation, and a desire to improve health care for Florida’s rural residents.
• Ability to become a Florida Certified Contract Manager within one year of signing the position description.

1–25% within Florida.

• 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;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Tuition waivers;
  And more!

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority. Veterans who are eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Required documentation for Veterans’ Preference is available upon request.

4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Applicants must submit documentation to verify qualifications, complete a security background check and/or drug screening, and participate in direct deposit. Successful completion of a drug test is required for safety-sensitive positions. Social Security Number is required for background check purposes. The candidate must complete Form I‑9 and use E‑Verify. Incident of emergency duty may be required.