GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64004522
State of Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Requisition No: 868316
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64004522
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64004522
Salary: $2,557.45 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ORANGE COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Internal Agency Opportunity. Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees (including OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
Class Title: Government Operations Consultant III Position Number: 640 04522 Base Salary: $2,557.45 Biweekly Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive – Epidemiology, Orlando, FL 32809
DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.
This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.
Note:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Florida Department of Health employee.
At least 3 years of professional work experience conducting infectious disease case and field investigations, and outbreak investigations, in a public health department.
This is a full-time in-office position that requires the incumbent to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Emergency Duty.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited college or university Master’s degree program in Epidemiology, Public Health, or natural or physical science. (4 years of experience in infectious disease investigations in a public sector health department may be substituted in lieu of a Master’s degree.)
Greater than 3 years of professional experience conducting acute infectious disease investigations, specifically “suspect immediately” and “immediately” reportable diseases per FAC 64D-3.029, in a public health department.
Job Duties And Responsibilities This is an independent and highly specialized epidemiology position in the area of communicable disease control within the Epidemiology Section of a large county health department in central Florida. Disease surveillance, investigation and control are integral components of duties which often require field work.
Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Section as a full-time County Epidemiologist. Provides technical guidance and completes epidemiological investigations for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Orange County for emerging pathogens and provides assistance as requested for neighboring counties as it relates to emerging infectious diseases. Coordinates, investigates, analyzes and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community for emerging or novel infectious disease preparedness response. Provides assistance to the State Epidemiology Office as necessary. Collaborates with partners for emerging infectious disease response including implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation and quarantine and ensuring and facilitating appropriate laboratory testing. Partners may include: health care practitioners and facilities; child care centers, schools and colleges; correctional facilities; county, state, and federal agencies with public health-related responsibilities; nongovernmental organizations; the general public; and others.
Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data. Analyzes data for outbreak, communicable disease surveillance report, HAI control and prevention and emerging infectious disease surveillance using advanced SAS, SPSS, Merlin and/or EpiInfo statistical software packages.
Creates or updates appropriate operational plans and protocols for responding to emerging infectious diseases or conditions. Assists with building the operational readiness capacity of core public health personnel and the healthcare system partners through development and implementation of training and exercise program to support integrated response teams.
Actively participates in mentoring and training incumbent staff. Serves as an epidemiology, surveillance, and communicable disease investigation expert for reportable diseases and conditions. The incumbent will assist with managing program goals and program staff and will serve as delegated authority in Epidemiology Manager’s absence to manage administrative functions and technical guidance including acting as epidemiology subject matter expert to the PIO and Health Officer.
Attends and/or facilitates meetings and attends conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested and assists with preparation of statements to communications media concerning disease and monitoring information of concern to the public. Participates in local, regional or statewide training and exercises directed to county health department staff and public health partners. Participates in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the county health department including clinical sites. Develops reports and performs other duties as necessary.
Participates in rotational on-call activities including utilization of radio/telephone contacting systems with the CHD and medical community and must respond within 15 minutes of initiation of call.
Performs additional duties assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of epidemiological principles and practices.
Skilled in methods to collect data and ensure high data quality.
Ability to write in a technical format for journal and peer reviewed journals.
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Skill to conduct epidemiological investigative case investigation and follow up.
Ability to complete assessments as part of the epidemiological investigation.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to complete reports.
Ability to document work products.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, office equipment and epidemiology programs, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, R, Epi Info), syndromic surveillance system (e.g. ESSENCE), GIS (e.g. ArcView).
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and subordinates.
Ability to design research projects and analytical assessments.
Mission, Vision, and Values Florida Department of Health 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Program: Epidemiology Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809
Benefits The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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.
Additional Information 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.
Other information: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans’ Preference information and reasonable accommodation requests are included as applicable. The Department provides guidance on veterans’ preference and accommodation processes.
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.
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. Supporting documentation requirements are available by the agency. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64004522
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64004522
Salary: $2,557.45 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2026
Overview Total Compensation Estimator Tool
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ORANGE COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Internal Agency Opportunity. Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees (including OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
Class Title: Government Operations Consultant III Position Number: 640 04522 Base Salary: $2,557.45 Biweekly Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive – Epidemiology, Orlando, FL 32809
DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.
This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.
Note:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Florida Department of Health employee.
At least 3 years of professional work experience conducting infectious disease case and field investigations, and outbreak investigations, in a public health department.
This is a full-time in-office position that requires the incumbent to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Emergency Duty.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited college or university Master’s degree program in Epidemiology, Public Health, or natural or physical science. (4 years of experience in infectious disease investigations in a public sector health department may be substituted in lieu of a Master’s degree.)
Greater than 3 years of professional experience conducting acute infectious disease investigations, specifically “suspect immediately” and “immediately” reportable diseases per FAC 64D-3.029, in a public health department.
Job Duties And Responsibilities This is an independent and highly specialized epidemiology position in the area of communicable disease control within the Epidemiology Section of a large county health department in central Florida. Disease surveillance, investigation and control are integral components of duties which often require field work.
Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Section as a full-time County Epidemiologist. Provides technical guidance and completes epidemiological investigations for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Orange County for emerging pathogens and provides assistance as requested for neighboring counties as it relates to emerging infectious diseases. Coordinates, investigates, analyzes and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community for emerging or novel infectious disease preparedness response. Provides assistance to the State Epidemiology Office as necessary. Collaborates with partners for emerging infectious disease response including implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation and quarantine and ensuring and facilitating appropriate laboratory testing. Partners may include: health care practitioners and facilities; child care centers, schools and colleges; correctional facilities; county, state, and federal agencies with public health-related responsibilities; nongovernmental organizations; the general public; and others.
Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data. Analyzes data for outbreak, communicable disease surveillance report, HAI control and prevention and emerging infectious disease surveillance using advanced SAS, SPSS, Merlin and/or EpiInfo statistical software packages.
Creates or updates appropriate operational plans and protocols for responding to emerging infectious diseases or conditions. Assists with building the operational readiness capacity of core public health personnel and the healthcare system partners through development and implementation of training and exercise program to support integrated response teams.
Actively participates in mentoring and training incumbent staff. Serves as an epidemiology, surveillance, and communicable disease investigation expert for reportable diseases and conditions. The incumbent will assist with managing program goals and program staff and will serve as delegated authority in Epidemiology Manager’s absence to manage administrative functions and technical guidance including acting as epidemiology subject matter expert to the PIO and Health Officer.
Attends and/or facilitates meetings and attends conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested and assists with preparation of statements to communications media concerning disease and monitoring information of concern to the public. Participates in local, regional or statewide training and exercises directed to county health department staff and public health partners. Participates in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the county health department including clinical sites. Develops reports and performs other duties as necessary.
Participates in rotational on-call activities including utilization of radio/telephone contacting systems with the CHD and medical community and must respond within 15 minutes of initiation of call.
Performs additional duties assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of epidemiological principles and practices.
Skilled in methods to collect data and ensure high data quality.
Ability to write in a technical format for journal and peer reviewed journals.
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Skill to conduct epidemiological investigative case investigation and follow up.
Ability to complete assessments as part of the epidemiological investigation.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to complete reports.
Ability to document work products.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, office equipment and epidemiology programs, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, R, Epi Info), syndromic surveillance system (e.g. ESSENCE), GIS (e.g. ArcView).
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and subordinates.
Ability to design research projects and analytical assessments.
Mission, Vision, and Values Florida Department of Health 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Program: Epidemiology Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809
Benefits The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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.
Additional Information 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.
Other information: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans’ Preference information and reasonable accommodation requests are included as applicable. The Department provides guidance on veterans’ preference and accommodation processes.
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.
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. Supporting documentation requirements are available by the agency. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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