Ops Government Operations Consultant

Position: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64855040
Requisition no: 878011

Agency: department of health

Working title:

ops government operations consultant i
- Pay plan: temp

Position number:

Salary: $25 / hour

Posting closing date: 07/03/2026

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Department of health - hillsborough county

Directors office - government operations consultant i - ops

Various locations in hillsborough, pinellas and pasco counties

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the florida department of health in hillsborough county. If you are looking to establish a successful career in public health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the florida department of health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.

There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the florida department of health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The florida department of health (doh) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the florida department of health must monitor the health status of floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The florida department of health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services.

The florida department of health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Government operations consultant i - ops (public health fellow)

Open competitive

This is a paid fellowship program for recent mph graduates to work in tampa bay area health departments. This one-year fellowship is an opportunity to apply your skills while gaining knowledge and hands-on experience. Participants will be assigned to work with the florida department of health in either hillsborough, pinellas, or pasco counties. Areas available include community health and health promotion, disease control, environmental public health, nutrition / wic, epidemiology / public health data, performance management.

The incumbent will remain with that county and division for the entire year to gain expertise in that program.

Work will be in person. Day to day activities will be determined by the director of the program. Participants will also participate in quality improvement initiatives / projects and attend monthly professional development sessions.

Your specific responsibilities:

* work directly with highly experienced public health professionals in the assigned program area.

* attend staff meetings and training.

* participate in monthly leadership development activities / programs.

* participate in quality improvement initiatives.

* attend cohort meetings as scheduled.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* knowledge of the theories / concepts of public health.

* basic computer operations skills, as well as working knowledge of ms office products, including outlook (email), ms word, excel, power point, and ms teams.

* ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

* ability to compile, organize, analyze and evaluate data and organize that data into a logical format for presentations and reports.

* ability to review and evaluate programs to identify improvements and adjustments needed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

* ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

* ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities and to follow instructions.

* ability to prepare reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing to a diverse population.

Qualifications:

Minimum

* a master's degree in public health (mph) from an accredited college or university certified by the council for education in public health (ceph).

Preferred

* experience working in a public health setting.

* a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics (for the nutrition / wic resident position.)

Florida department of health mission, vision, and values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in florida through integrated…