Requisition No: 851956
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT MGR -SES - 64001019
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64001019
Salary: $56,331.00 to $59,500.00
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2025
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INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
Applicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible and independent senior leadership position at the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD), requiring leadership and Information Technology management competencies, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position is “Select Exempt” (SES), under the limited supervision of the Escambia CHD Senior Public Health Services Manager - SES. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. Travel may be required.
Information Technology
Manages the automated systems for all Escambia County Health Department locations including but not limited to serving as local systems administrator, assuring resolution of all communications, software and/or hardware problems. Maintains records relative to software applications on workstations and reports as required by DOH for inventory of IT equipment. Develops a plan for refresh of hardware, disaster recovery plan, and analyzes local data needs and makes purchase recommendations to management.
Coordinates the preparation of systems plans, reports of recommendations, and business system functional specifications. Establishes priorities for systems development. Supervises the help desk function or assistance to users of complex applications in resolution of questions or problems, including training of users in the operation of systems.
Develops policies, procedures, practices and methods for utilizing complex technology applications. Coordinates and plans for the development of subsystems. Serves as consultant to management in the planning, design and maintenance of complex technology applications. Consults with project teams and administrators on systems and IT service requests to identify needed resources and potential approaches to problem solutions. Directs and/or supervisors other professional staff in planning, analysis, design and implementation of mission-critical information technology systems and applications.
Telecommunications
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of all DOH-Escambia telecommunications systems. Coordinates all issues, problems and activities relating to telecommunications systems/equipment.
Security
Serves as key custodian for electronic door security system. Serves as an Information Custodian assuring compliance with current Department of Health security policies by fulfilling the Information Custodian responsibilities described in Information Security and Privacy Policy 3, Designation of Key Security and Privacy Personnel. Ensures that data set(s) under incumbent’s responsibility are available to those who need to know, protects the integrity of assigned dataset(s), and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures.
Purchasing
Procures goods and services needed to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in this position description. Complies with the provisions of the Department of Health Purchasing Policy (DOHP) 250-9-12 for all purchases. Is assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities, complying with all responsibilities, guidelines, and procedures outlined in DOHP 56-44-13.
Property Custodian/Delegate
Assigned responsibility for control of designated Escambia CHD assets.
Emergency & Disaster Responsibilities Include:
Supports the Department through participation in directed duties during the time of a disaster. Coordinates the assignment and duties of the support staff assigned to the Escambia CHD Incident Command Center. Serves as Logistics Section Chief in Escambia CHD Incident Command System, and other duties as requested. Emergency Duty – May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Include:
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques.
Knowledge of generally accepted business principles, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer systems analysis and design and associated techniques.
Ability to design systems logic and/or process information logically.
Ability to prepare functional program specifications for complex business applications.
Ability to analyze and interpret computer related data.
Ability to communicate business information effectively and in writing to users and information technology personnel.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum - High School Dilpoma, and at least 1 to 3 years work experience.
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:
1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501
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
(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.
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: http://www.sss.gov
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 112.0455, 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, 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.