Temporary Government Strategy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 879688 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64855585

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64855585 

Salary:  Hourly Rate of $32 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible position in the Office of Rural Health (ORH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the activities of the Flex Medicare Rural Hospital Grant Program. This position requires the incumbent to be self-directed and work with the Office of Rural Health team, and the funder's project officer (Health Resource Services Administration) to ensure program objectives align with federal Flex grant guidelines.

Responsibilities include:

Oversight of program operations and working with the ORH Flex Analyst to develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for improving rural healthcare quality, accessibility and sustainability.

Efficiently collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance, financial, and/or quality data from rural hospitals, especially through programs like MBQIP (Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project).

Establishing connections with critical access hospitals (CAHs), Emergency Medical Services, clinics, community stakeholders, state health offices, and federal agencies to advance program goals.

Maintaining current knowledge of federal and state health policies and CAH requirements.

Overseeing, coordinating, and planning Flex program deliverables of contracted management consulting vendors.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care or social services.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to be self-directed.

Ability to work well with a team to accomplish program goals.

Knowledge of federal grant systems, such as the Electronic Handbook (EHB).

Proficiency with Office suite applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Basic accounting skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to complete, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:

Professional experience in social services, public health, or health care education is preferred.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, innovation, and desire to improve health care for Florida's rural residents.

Travel Time: 1-25%

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:

4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl. 32399

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 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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.