EMERGENCY MANAGER II-SES (64085906) - PENDING RECLASS Date: Mar 25, 2024 Location: CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 FT WALTON BCH, FL, US, 32548 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825501 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: EMERGENCY MANAGER II-SES (64085906) - PENDING RECLASSPay Plan: SESPosition Number: 64085906 Salary: $2,390.84 to $2545.77 bi-weekly (to be commensurate with experience) Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING PENDING VACANCY & RECLASS Salary offered to successful candidate within the advertised range will be commensurate with extent of expereince. Your Specific Responsibilities: This position spends a 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. This position performs high-level independent work and is responsible for managing and overseeing operations of the Public Health Preparedness Section (PHP) the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD), including supervision of all PHP staff. This position is responsible for conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing emergency preparedness and response systems and procedures, providing technical assistance, and developing operations and procedures to assist organizations in operating more efficiently and effectively when performing emergency preparedness and response activities. Additional area of responsibility includes safety and loss prevention. Functions as a subject matter expert in public health preparedness and represents Region 1 in strategy development, planning, and exercises for the development of healthcare preparedness. Represents CHDs in Region 1 through statewide workgroups, meetings, and providing regional preparedness planning and training functions to multiple CHDs through supervision of the Region 1 planner position and the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator (RERA) position. Serves on the Healthcare Coalition Executive Board. Responsible for ensuring the Region 1 planner meets regional training and planning deliverables. Participates in statewide and regional workgroups and activities to ensure Okaloosa County and Region 1 interests are represented. Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, evaluation and expansion of regional programs or services related to preparedness and response. Consults with local, regional, and state personnel to ensure coordination and cohesiveness of response plans. Serves as Region 1 staffing point of contact during emergency response. Reviews programs, services, forms and reports, and confers with management, OCHD staff and the community to identify areas for improvement relating to emergency preparedness, response and loss prevention. Coordinates activities of staff who conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, methods, equipment and personnel used in emergency response exercises and response. As OCHD Safety Coordinator, establishes and implements a comprehensive safety and loss prevention program that includes written procedures to reduce workplace injuries through the use of safety committees, fire drills, facility and office inspections and investigation of workplace injuries as outlined by department policy. Prepares a safety awareness and education plan that focuses on identifying and avoiding workplace injuries and promotes overall safety. Conducts semi-annual facility/office inspections and fire drills. Reviews casualty claim reports and incident reports to identify causes of job-related injuries and investigates to reduce further risk of exposure, harm or damage. Establishes and chairs a risk management and safety subcommittee of the OCHD Performance Management Council to assist with implementing the safety program’s goals. Provides information to staff and management on CPR, First Aid and AED operation in the event of a life threatening emergency. Interprets laws, rules, policies and/or regulations relating to emergency preparedness and response and safety/loss prevention. Develops and monitors compliance policies and procedures for the administration of federal grant funds or other trust fund monies. Manages multiple funding sources and budgets (funding and spending authority) assigned to the PHP Section. Analyzes financial information, researches and recommends purchases to management. Establishes long-range objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. Serves as the Okaloosa County Emergency Support Function-8 (ESF-8), Health and Medical lead and directs the ESF-8 team in training and response. Plans, conducts, coordinates and/or participates in emergency response exercises pertaining to public health. Plans, coordinates, and/or presents at conferences, meetings, and workshops. Attends local, regional, and statewide meetings. Monitors, supervises, and assists in the preparation of plans, manuals, procedural guides and checklists for emergency preparedness and response. Trains public health workers and others in the use of procedures and equipment for emergency response. Reviews and coordinates updates to plans, manuals and checklists on a routine basis to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as well as coordination with local, regional, and state plans. Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes to emergency plans and activities based on need and analysis. Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency's mission and vision. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop plans or procedures to address the problems.
Knowledge of where to find essential information and identify resources.
Ability to use logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
Ability to weigh cost and benefits of a potential action.
Skilled in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Skilled in active listening.
Ability to determine long-term outcomes of an action or change in operations.
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
Knowledge of CPR, First Aid and AED operation.
Knowledge of group and individual instructional methods and training techniques.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.
Minimum of two years of experience in public health and emergency response.
Minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, disaster management, public health or closely related field
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:
Okaloosa County Health Department in Fort Walton Beach, FL
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
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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.
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.Nearest Major Market:Fort Walton Beach