GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64043509

Florida; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County seeks a Government Operations Consultant II to support emergency planning, training, and response coordination across local, state, regional, and federal partners. The role includes reporting, exercise preparation, and shelter coordination to protect community health.

Responsibilities cover reviewing plans from home health agencies, engaging in preparedness trainings, and assisting with the Florida Health Alert Network drills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Communication skills – oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, training, exercising, and reporting for real events.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners for response and recovery at local, state, regional and federal levels.
• Support the county’s Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) program and align processes with Brevard County Emergency Management partners.
• Assist in training Florida Department of Health Brevard staff on Open Points of Dispensing and Local Distribution Site roles.
• Review Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans submitted by home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, hospice, and nurse registries.
• Participate in Public Health Preparedness training, partner meetings, exercises and real events.

Skills

Emergency planning concepts

Problem-solving

Prioritization & coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition No: 885215

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64043509

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043509

Salary: $1922.79 Bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities

Assists in planning, training, exercising, supporting real events, completing required reports and documentation.

Coordination with internal and external partners for response and recovery at the local, state, regional and federal levels.

Supports the county’s Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) program to align processes with support partners. Provides updates and changes in coordination with Brevard County Emergency Management to maintain concurrent planning and response across support agencies. Reviews shelter assignment based on location of client’s residence and pre-defined client needs.

Assists in the coordination of the Cities Readiness Initiative, cultivating and training new Closed Point of Dispensing partners, training Florida Department of Health in Brevard County staff on Open Points of Dispensing and Local Distribution Site roles and responsibilities.

Assists in the review of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans submitted by home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, hospice, and nurse registries.

Participates in Public Health Preparedness training, partner meetings, exercises and real events.

Prepares exercises and documentation as required by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.

Assists in the Florida Health Alert Network and notification drills/real events and required quarterly reporting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency response planning concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Qualifications

Proficiency in MS Office software

Communication Skills – oral and written

Ability To

• Lift: 25 pounds
• Carry: 25 pounds
• Push: 25 pounds
• Pull: 25 pounds
• Stand: 1 – 3 hours
• Walk: 1 – 3 hours
• Sit: 5 – 8 hours
• Bend
• Reach
• Kneel

Preferred –

Bachelor’s degree

One year experience in coordination and implementation of Public Health Preparedness or Disaster Management concepts

Professional participation in a preparedness exercise or real-life event

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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!

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 the 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 reflects 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.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.