GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64080793

Requisition No: 854701 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64080793

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080793 

Salary:  $39,320.81 - $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2025 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Operations

Operational Support Services/Meeting Planning Support

Government Operations Consultant I

 

Open Competitive Opportunity

 

 

Do you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of public purchasing, and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly?

 

Are you Organized, resourceful, and comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment?

 

Do you value collaboration, flexibility, and have a strong work ethic?

 

…then we want to hear from you!

 

We’re seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. We are in the Medical Quality Assurance section of DOH in the Bureau of Operations, Operational Support Services unit. Our team provides administrative support to regulatory boards and councils by managing event logistics, travel reimbursements, ADA accommodations, and,

increasingly, centralized purchasing functions.

 

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their purchasing expertise

while contributing to the mission of public health in a critical operational role. 

 

ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Bureau of Operations:

 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This role will be filled by someone who can lead procurement efforts while also supporting meeting planning activities for a high-performing unit. The selected incumbent will: 

• Serve as the primary purchasing point of contact for the unit. 
• Initiate and manage purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines. 
• Coordinate with program staff to gather specifications and documentation for purchases. 
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor communications. 
• Process invoices related to purchasing and services. 
• Support meeting planning logistics for assigned boards or events (small-to medium scope).
• Coordinate with vendors for services related to events (e.g., venues, interpreters, security, court reporters). 
• Provide cross-functional administrative support as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Understand procurement processes and documentation.
• Familiarity with My Florida Market Place/Ariba on Demand, POs, and vendor Relations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.
• Comfortable navigating Windows OS, file management, and shared drives.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must show high attention to detail and can juggle multiple priorities.
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must have a strong foundation in state purchasing processes, requisitions, and vendor Coordination.