Government Operations Consultant III

Requisition No: 866376

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Government Operations Consultant III

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $53, $59,182.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2026

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Florida Department of Health

State Personnel System

Pending Reclassification to Government Operations Consultant III

This is an independent professional position working in the Division of Children's Medical Services, Florida Department of Health. This position requires substantial writing, administrative, and operational knowledge of Florida Statues, rules, fiscal processes, and procedures. The incumbent in this position must be able to work independently in planning, developing, writing, and tracking procurement projects. Responsibilities include drafting procurement documents including statement of work and solicitations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and providing technical support to program staff. This includes developing and issuing requests for proposals, quotations, and bids, as well as evaluating and analyzing vendor responses to ensure best value for the organization.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Purchasing Documents and Competitive Procurements:

• Manages the process of development, determination of needs, drafting, routing, and editing of Statements of Work (SOWs) for projects procured through competitive and non-competitive procurements to be attached to purchase orders.

• Drafts procurement templates. Provides direct support to program staff to determine the most appropriate method of procurement of goods and services.

• Leads competitive and noncompetitive procurement projects, including Request for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, Request for Information, and Invitations to Bid.

• Leads meetings related to development and management of projects and procurements.

• Provides technical assistance to staff on complex purchases with the DOH Purchasing Office and to complete procurements in at a timely manner to meet program requirements.

Purchasing Contract Manager:

• Serves as a Contract Manager on Statement of Work (SOWs) for complex services over Category II.

• Assists program staff and other purchasing staff in the drafting and development of SOWs and obtains approval for SOWs and revised SOWs.

• Manages issued purchase orders with SOWs and approves deliverables and processes invoices from vendors. Maintains documentation in the appropriate file.

• Prepares purchasing and procurement reports per the Purchasing Manager's request.

• Maintains all required Contract Manager training requirements.

• Prepares reports and analyses as directed related to purchases, procurements and other related projects as requested by the supervisor and Division leadership.

• Prepares ad hoc reports, overviews and presentations as requested related to ongoing program procurements.

• Leads special projects as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Children's Medical Services Leadership.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with State of Florida procurement and purchasing processes.

• Knowledge and experience with state of Florida contract management requirements and processes.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively, both vocally and in writing.

• Ability to perform operational and management analysis activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Knowledge of State purchasing rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Employee in the State Personnel System.
• 2 or more years of experience in purchasing or contacts within the State of Florida System.

Preferred

• Florida Certified Contract Manager.

• Experience in Contract Management, Purchasing and Program Management.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• 2 or more years of experience writing and editing professional documents.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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:

Tallahassee, FL

This is not a remote or telework position.

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:

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 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 , 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 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 , 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.