PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64005523

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Nine paid holidays and one Personal  H

Tuition waivers

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Planning Consultant to join the Cessation Section in Tallahassee. You will coordinate cessation projects, manage special initiatives, and provide technical assistance to contracted vendors and providers for planning and implementing cessation activities.

You will network with other program offices and external partners, maintain contract files, and monitor performance while reporting on progress and trends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to come to the office to perform duties.
• Experience coordinating projects and handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to liaison with contracted vendors and providers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team member in the Cessation Section within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida.
• Coordinate cessation projects and manage special projects for the Cessation section and Bureau programs.
• Provide technical assistance to vendors/providers for planning and implementing cessation activities.
• Network with program offices, government agencies, and external partners to support cessation services.
• Manage assigned projects and purchase orders; monitor contracts and vendor performance.
• Attend TAC and present updates on cessation projects as requested.
• Develop reports, presentations, and materials for cessation activities.
• Analyze cessation-related data to track trends and performance.
• Participate in training such as the Florida State University Tobacco Treatment Specialist program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

Requisition No: 885224

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64005523

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005523

Salary: $55,000 - $62,000.

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities

This position functions as a team member in the Cessation Section within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida.

This position serves as the Cessation Projects Coordinator and manages special projects for the Cessation section and other Bureau Programs.

This position requires the incumbent to maintain positive working relationships and involves providing technical assistance to contracted vendors and/or providers for planning and implementing tobacco cessation projects and activities.

This position requires experience to effectively network with other program offices, government agencies, outside organizations, vendors and recipients.

The incumbent must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational management skills, and the ability to work independently.

Serves as the Cessation Projects Coordinator and liaison for the Cessation Section on cross-functional teams and special Cessation and Bureau projects. Attends meetings to discuss potential partnerships with other programs as needed or requested.

Provides management for assigned Member Projects, Special Projects, and purchase orders for both the Tobacco and Cancer programs annually. 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 vendors on assigned projects and contracts once deliverables are satisfactorily completed.

Attends Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council (TAC) and updates attendees on cessation projects as requested.

Provides presentations regarding Tobacco Free Florida's cessation component. Assists in the development of reports, updates, presentations, correspondence, and materials required for the implementation of various cessation projects and activities.

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.

Attend the Florida State University Tobacco Treatment Specialist training at the first opportunity after employment

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions.

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
• (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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 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 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 by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.