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MyFlorida PLANNER II - 64004856 in ST PETERSBURG, Florida
PLANNER II - 64004856
Date: Jun 21, 2024
Location:
ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701
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Requisition No: 831892
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PLANNER II - 64004856
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64004856
Salary: $1,391.49 - $1,664.43 biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2024
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
Public Health Preparedness Planner II
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a Planner II position in the Public Health Preparedness Program within the Office of Public Health Preparedness in Pinellas. This position is funded by the Public Health Preparedness (PHP)/CDC grant and will provide coordination in the areas of preparedness planning, operations, and logistics. As such, this position is responsible for coordinating and developing the public health operation and response efforts related to the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan.
This position will serve as a Preparedness Planner. This includes but is not limited to:
Reviewing and updating operations plans related to training, exercising, and volunteer management.
Identifying gaps in supplies, equipment, and training needed.
Ensuring the documentation kept complies with Medical Reserve Corps reporting
Ensuring plans are in place to manage volunteers in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Maintaining up to date contact lists with internal and external partners.
Coordinating health department participation in external exercises with response partners that test internal preparedness and epidemiological processes and procedures.
Coordinating with community groups on strategies for reaching at-risk vulnerable populations during disasters.
Reviewing and updating all assigned emergency operations plans, appendices, and annexes.
Developing and conducting internal/external health department exercises and drills related to emergency operations; write After-Action Reports/Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) as needed.
Coordinating with local partners (EM, EMS, PCSB) on countywide public health preparedness issues.
Team instruction for Employee Onboarding, New Employee Orientation, and other PHP Trainings if needed.
Ensuring Pinellas CHD intranet/internet websites are updated with plans and public preparedness information.
This position will conduct exercise coordination for DOH-Pinellas’ Public Health Preparedness Program. This includes but is not limited to:
Conducting HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program) compliant exercises
Completing and fulfilling MYTEP (Multi Year Training and Exercise) requirements
Completing timely AARs (After-Action Reports)
Assisting with Inventory Resource Management (Royal4)
Identifying outdated or expired supplies that need to be replaced (e.g. N95 masks)
Assisting with developing a logistics plan that identifies supplies and equipment needed for each DOH-Pinellas mission, including Special Needs Shelters (SpNS).
Training and exercises within and outside of the State of Florida are possible. Travel is paid for and adherence to State travel rules will apply.
Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations to include but not limited to: Emergency duty (SpNS, POD) assistance, inventory management, exercise planning, and representation at community meetings.
This position maintains active communication with other agencies and attends community meetings and conference calls that work to develop county operational plans (e.g. Recovery Groups, CHAMP, PCEM-PCSB-DOH-Pinellas, CRI/SNS Conference Calls, Regional Planner meetings and Pinellas County Special Needs Committee). Assists with projects and planning processes that work to maintain or meet County Health Department expectations and standards of measure. Provides technical expertise to residents, visitors and professional level leaders within the community on a regular basis.
Assists with Preparedness Expectations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of incident command, emergency operations and public health emergency response.
Skills in Microsoft Office and most specifically in Excel.
Skills in Microsoft Teams.
Skills in communication; both written and oral.
Skills in organization.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. safely.
Ability to teach to diverse audiences.
Strong time management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines while multi- tasking.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, as a member of a team, in addition to the ability to work autonomously.
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to use critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.
Qualifications:
Minimum –
1+ year public health experience or related education
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred -
- ICS training up to and including 400
Experience in training and outreach efforts
Experience with emergency response
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:
Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
St. Petersburg Center of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County
205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N
St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
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, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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