Government Operations Consultant I - 64068032 1

Other; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County seeks a Government Operations Consultant I to support the Preparedness Coordinator and team in all-hazards disaster preparedness and emergency response planning.

The role manages supplies, coordinates with emergency responders and healthcare partners, administers notification systems, and assists with training, drills, and community outreach related to public health emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with emergency responders, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems.
• Knowledge of all-hazards preparedness, emergency management systems, and disaster response procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple issues simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the Preparedness Coordinator and team in all-hazards disaster preparedness and emergency response planning.
• Manages supplies and coordinates with emergency responders and healthcare partners.
• Administers notification systems and communications related to public health emergencies.
• Assists with training, drills and community outreach activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Relationship building

Data collection and analysis

All-hazards preparedness knowledge

Independent work ability

Job description

This Government Operations Consultant I position provides direct support to the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County's Preparedness Coordinator and team in all-hazards disaster preparedness and emergency response planning. The role manages supplies, coordinates with emergency responders and healthcare partners, administers notification systems, and assists with training, drills, and community outreach related to public health emergency preparedness. The position requires independent judgment, travel within Region 8, and maintains confidential health and security information.

Key qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with emergency responders, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems
• Knowledge of all-hazards preparedness, emergency management systems, and disaster response procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple issues simultaneously