Program Evaluator Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881405 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68026224 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68026224 

Salary:  $1,692.31 - $1,946.16 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do:

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

The primary function of the Health Facility Evaluator II is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process.

The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.  

The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings. 

The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader. 

As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

This position has been identified as mission essential. 

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. 

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. 

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. 

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

              Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

              Opportunities for career advancement

              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

              Training opportunities

              Flexible Spending Accounts

              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

              Lower copays for prescription drugs

              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care management.

- Knowledge of health care facilities and operations.

- Skill in the use of computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required to perform work functions.

- Ability to coordinate work assignments.

- Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines relating to health care administration.

- Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to prepare reports.

- Ability to lift a laptop/ tablet computer and work manuals with or without accommodation.

- Ability to travel with or without accommodation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years professional or nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: RENE BASS 904-798-4532

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.