State of Florida · 1 day ago
OPS DATA PROCESSING CONTROL SPECIALIST - 64801999
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Florida Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health of all people in Florida. They are seeking an OPS Data Processing Control Specialist to support the Bureau of Environmental Public Health by managing operational data, developing emergency response plans, and coordinating preparedness strategies for natural or man-made disasters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Maintains a working knowledge of the Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) and the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) tools and resources that support preparedness and response activities
Collects, manages, updates, and archives program operational data including toolkits, brochures, presentations, reports, raw data, press releases, and strategic planning documents
Works with subject matter experts, BEPH, and BPR to identify opportunities to build and improve solutions that support environmental health preparedness and response decision making, situational awareness, and data management and sharing
Develops and assists in the coordination and implementation of plans, procedures, and strategies for response, recovery, and mitigation functions dealing with natural or man-made disasters as needed
Provides input on and assists in the development of program planning documents such as emergency plans, standard operating guidelines, and preparedness tools through coordination and maintenance of effective working relationships between BEPH leadership, county health departments, and local, state, and federal government
Assists BEPH leadership with guidelines, exercises, preparedness tools, and measures of functional emergency preparedness and environmental health, in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Assists in the development and presentation of disaster preparedness awareness and public information for county partners, divisions, preparedness partners, civic groups, and in public schools regarding and related subjects
Assists in the design, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of disaster exercises involving local or multi-county response
Assists in the development and tracking of the program strategic direction by assembling information and identifying and communicating potential risks as assigned
Establishes resource, time, and scope requirements for current and planned activities by conducting, facilitating, documenting, tracking, and reporting on the status of program projects
Prepares reports and performs analysis as requested
Prepares responses to inquiries, reports, and related correspondence
Provides logistical input, identifies needs for additional resources, and provides assistance to the program lead before, during, and following an incident or event
Performs site visitations to emergency areas to liaise and assist with the preparation of plans, exercises, conferences and other programs as needed
Performs environmental health emergency assessments and other post disaster functions, as requested, or as needed
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver License
Knowledge of the elements and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Ability to effectively develop emergency response plans
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Has knowledge and skills in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrates strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with various staff members and partners
Ability to effectively work between bureaus, divisions, agencies, and with universities and communities
Ability to work independently
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present in front of any size audience with any skill level
Preferred
Three years of preparedness planning experience and has been part of a response. Planning includes plan development/updating, exercise development/evaluating and after-action reports
A bachelor's degree from a college or university and/or professional experience in emergency preparedness, planning, evaluation, research, analysis, government, social, or health services
Benefits
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!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer
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