PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64005523

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their team. This role focuses on managing tobacco cessation projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with vendors. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives and make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes in Florida and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Paid holidays

State Group Insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Experience in networking with government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects for the Cessation Section.
• Provide technical assistance to contracted providers.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Management

Networking

Education

Florida Certified Contract Manager

Job description

Requisition No: 852307

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64005523

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005523

Salary: 49,000 - 50,500

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position serves in the Cessation Section within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida. This position requires experience to effectively network with other program offices, government agencies, and vendors/recipients, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational management skills, and the ability to work independently. This position serves as the Health System Consultant and manages special projects for the section. This position requires the incumbent to maintain positive working relationships and involves providing technical assistance to contracted providers for planning and implementing tobacco cessation activities.

Provides contract management for assigned Florida State University contract and assist with CareerSource purchase orders from approximately $13 million to $4 million dollars annually. Functions as a team member within the Cessation Section. Maintains assigned contract files. Performs site visits and monitors activities performed by the vendors/recipients to ensure tasks are completed within the standards set by the department Performs onsite contract monitoring to verify the accuracy of vendors/recipients' statements, justification, financial or personnel records to ensure proper use of state funds. Process payments submitted by the vendor on assigned contracts once contract deliverables are satisfactorily completed. Assists the Cessation Manager in disputes with the vendors/recipients including financial consequences. Works with Cessation Section's two cessation vendors to resolve participant and health care provider questions. Travels as required for site visits with contracted vendors. Assists the Cessation Manager regarding the Tobacco Free Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Cessation Tracking (TFFACT) system including development of new modules. Assists the Cessation Manager with program management and compliance as requested.

Assists the Cessation Manager with the entire implementation of cessation E-Referral through electronic health records or nonhealthy data systems. These activities include meeting with prospective hospital, large clinic, or non-health related executive management to obtain approval for the E-Referral project, liaison between the two cessation vendors and the implementing organization during the security, transmission, and testing phase, and the assigned Area Health Education Center management or other assigned organization in determining a training plan for use through the implementation process.

Attends Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council (TAC) and updates attendees on cessation operations as requested. Travels and provides presentations regarding Tobacco Free Florida's cessation component. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Cessation Section's fiscal year budget. Assists in the development of reports, updates, presentations, correspondence, and materials required for the implementation of various cessation projects and activities. Assists in the development of written policy both internally and externally, helping to draft or revise as needed to ensure the continued success of the management team or contract staff working in the unit. Assists with analysis of cessation-related reports and data for systematic review of trends that impact delivery of cessation services to Floridians and continual performance within the cessation section of Tobacco Free Florida.

Serves as liaison for the Cessation Section on cross-functional teams and special projects. Attends meetings to discuss potential partnerships with other programs as needed or requested. Travels and provides presentations regarding the Tobacco Free Florida's cessation component.

Assists the Cessation Manager with the Tobacco Free Florida Behavioral Health initiative including the implementation and ongoing support for this important initiative. Become knowledgeable on tobacco control, TFF cessation initiatives, and cessation for the behavioral health (mental illness and substance abuse) population through on the job training, asking Cessation Section staff, by reading official publications on tobacco control and/or focused on this high-risk population and working with Florida State University AHEC staff who are responsible for the behavioral health initiative. Attend training and conferences on behavioral health and tobacco control as request. Attend the Florida State University Tobacco Treatment Specialist training at the first opportunity after employment.

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ability to organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to coordinate with other program offices and government agencies

Qualifications

Minimum - Insert the required experience, training, education, and licensure or certification that provides appropriate job-related evidence that an applicant possesses the minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in the position. Florida Certified Contract Manager. Travel is required.

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

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

2585 Merchants Row

Tallahassee, Fl.

Benefits

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
  
  

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  
  

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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

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.