GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64001573

Requisition No: 863924 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64001573

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001573 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health 
Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Epidemiology 

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is detailed from Leon County Health Department to the headquarters Bureau of Epidemiology – Immunization Section. This position entails independent work under the supervision of the State Health Office Immunization Section providing evaluation, technical assistance, management, consultation and coordination for a statewide immunization program. In an assigned geographic area, which includes a large, diverse, urban population, this employee is responsible for their part in achieving state and national immunization objectives consistent with federal immunization grant requirements. The incumbent assists in the implementation of program activities and desired outcomes by coordination and working with county health department (CHD) staff, other staff from the Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, managed care organizations, private health care providers the clerical support necessary to carry out program activities. The incumbent provides reports as required by the Bureau of Immunization, including written reports describing progress toward achieving program goals, with specific explanations for unmet goals and plans to overcome barriers to their attainment. The activities are varied and complex, as indicated below, and are designed to improve immunization levels and reduce vaccine-preventable disease morbidity and mortality in Florida. This position serves as Information Custodian for specified information sets in accordance with completed for DH 1151, Information Custodian Delegation of Authority, and maintains departmental, division and bureau security policies, protocols and procedures for protection of data and release of confidential information. This position also serves as Key Custodian for specified secure areas in accordance with completed form DH 1155, Key Custodian Delegation of Authority, and maintains departmental, division and bureau security policies and procedures for protection of data and release of confidential information. 

Enhanced Service Delivery- Conducts quality assurance and quality improvement activities in the public and private sector to generate provider-specific feedback on progress toward the implementation of the Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practice, meeting state and national immunization coverage objectives, and compliance with requirements of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Uses results for reviews and expertise to provide appropriate recommendations or assistance to correct problems and foster improvement in immunization program management. Disseminates information in person and in writing to appropriate staff to facilitate needed changes. Also provides ongoing technical assistance to immunization providers as needed.

Assessments, Surveys and Audits- Collects, compiles, evaluates, and submits statistical data as requested or required by the Bureau of Immunization, including the immunization status of two-year-old children, school children, attendees in child care or Head Start centers. Also collects data on immunization policies covering individuals in hospitals, colleges, universities and other institutions. Uses results to pursue corrective action when necessary.

Immunization Information Systems- Assists CHDs in implementing automated immunization systems, including the Clinic Management System Immunization Module, Merlin and the statewide immunization registry also known as the State Health Online Tracking System (SHOTS). Functions as a resource for immunization automation issues by providing information, coordination, and support to public and private health care providers. Assists CHDs in meeting standards for immunization automation and other State Immunization Information System (SMS) related needs. Maintains knowledge and understanding of the automated immunization reporting system available to public and private health care providers. Assists CHDs in utilizing automated immunization reports as a tool to increase immunization levels.

Linkages with WIC and other Economic Assistance Programs- Assists CHDs in fully implementing the County Health Department Guidebook Policy on “Integrat