OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST II

Requisition No: 863235

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 64833268

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 64833268

Salary: $18.59/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2025

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position requiring skills in project management, contract management, and technical assistance activities related to public health dentistry. This position works in the Public Health Dental Program and serves as the Oral Health Services Analyst and works under the direct supervision of the Program Administrator.

This position assists in routine operation and special initiatives of the Public Health Dental Program as assigned, including, but not limited to, participation in meetings, preparation and delivery of presentations, development of surveys, researching data and other information. Assists in implementing strategies related to the strategic planning and the State Health Improvement Plan; works collaboratively with external and internal partners to include, but not limited to, academic institutions, professional organizations, community groups, and county health departments (CHDs).

Providing technical assistance to users of the Florida’s Linked Oral Status System (FLOSS) including but not limited to, adding users, managing CHD profiles, and running reports.

Develops and manages (including but not limited to amendments and expenditure reconciliations) contracts, agreements, and purchase orders as assigned. Seeks grant opportunities, prepares, develops and submits reports as needed.

This position serves as a contract manager for legislative, grant, and programmatic contracts.

Acts as a liaison to the county health departments on projects related to data, school-based sealant, and programs. Monitor county health department expenditures and communicates with the CHDs on expenditure usage and reporting. Provides technical assistance, administrative, and quality assurance guidance to county health departments.

Assists with planning and implementing the Statewide Dental Director Performance and Management meeting, purchasing supplies, and organizing the event.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of dental public health desired. Communication, organizational, social perception, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of methods of compiling and organizing information. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; apply public health concepts and principles to research related activities in order to identify determinants and risk factors for oral health outcomes in Florida; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compile, organize, and interpret data in a logical format, in text and graphic form for state and federal reports, grant submissions, presentations at meetings, seminars and conferences, and publications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Skilled at interpretation of data. Knowledgeable and proficient with use of computers, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

Contract manager experience preferred. Incumbent must be willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent may include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The incumbent may have access to records containing social security number in the performance of job duties.

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:

The Florida Department of Health, Prather Building, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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.

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.