HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER - SES - 64053489
Requisition No:
364063
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER - SES - 64053489
Position Number:
64053489
Salary:
$55,000 - $65,000
Posting Closing Date:
06/08/2021
Bureau Description:
The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention works to prevent and reduce the impact of chronic diseases and disabling conditions by addressing associated modifiable risk factors.
Chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and asthma are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems in Florida and in the U.
S.
The Bureau develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion activities, primary and secondary prevention services, and community-based health interventions across the state.
The Bureau partners with state and local agencies, health systems, and community partners to encourage best practices statewide.
The Bureau also focuses on increasing health equity and promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all program activities.
The Bureau supports community and state-level partnerships including activities that promote the Department s Healthiest Weight Florida initiative.
These partnerships ensure coordination and collaboration among and between stakeholders and providers to stimulate and support efficient and effective delivery of health care.
Your
Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible professional position reporting directly to the Chief, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention.
This position involves advanced skills in planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on activities designed to reduce the burden of chronic diseases statewide.
This position oversees projects and directs the work of staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing staff work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.
Administers and supervises the Environmental Approaches Section within the Bureau; guides staff in developing, completing, and evaluating program goals, strategies, and objectives.
Promotes making the healthy choice the easy choice through environmental and policy changes at birthing facilities, child care centers, schools, worksites, communities, and health care settings.
Maintains grant and fiscal accountability, responsible for assuring encumbrances related to assigned grant budget activities.
Represents the department on boards and councils and at meetings and conferences as needed; responds to assignments generated internally or externally, including legislative assignments, budget issue proposals, rule writing, etc.
Identifies opportunities to maximize efforts through coordination within the Bureau, within the Department, and with external partners.
Participates in inter- and intra-agency workgroups relating to health improvement through environmental approaches.
Works closely with other programs in the Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Children and Families and other agencies as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Department, Division, or Bureau programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of program monitoring, coordination and evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of process improvement, quality assessment, managerial and leadership techniques.
Ability to plan and develop programs or program components.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
Ability to thoughtfully prepare various reports in a meaningful and logical manner within a specified timeframe.
Possesses the following skills:
proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Qualifications:
Preferred candidate will possess a Master s degree in Public Health or similar field with at least two or more years of public health experience; have extensive experience and familiarity with disease prevention and health promotion programs, with an emphasis on chronic diseases; demonstrate high level of proficiency with state government management policies and procedures; effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms; work independently, prioritize and organize work assignments and work under pressure.
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:
2585 Merchants Row Blvd.
, Tallahassee, FL.
, 32399
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.
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.
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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