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MyFlorida OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64930068 in BONIFAY, Florida
OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64930068
Date: Jun 19, 2024
Location:
BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425
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Requisition No: 831465
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64930068
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64930068
Salary: $15.54 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2024
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION
Pending Vacancy
Specific Responsibilities:
This is a part-time OPS position doing professional work to plan, implement, and conduct tobacco health promotion and education programs for youth within schools and community groups to include work providing instruction and training to the youth through the Tobacco Prevention Program. This position requires the ability to work independently and to work with both youth and adults. Public speaking, public relations, and computer skills are required. This position requires travel and some weekend and evening hours.
Coordinates the youth prevention component, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), of the statewide comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Program by planning youth meetings, recruiting and retaining youth in the SWAT organization, and working with youth to develop youth trainings and events throughout the county. Facilitates youth trainings on public speaking and priority areas of tobacco related policy change. Transports and chaperones youth for state and regional meetings of SWAT.
Provides support to the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator. Examples: designing and producing tobacco health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences; maintaining tobacco promotion and public health education library, and equipment; conducting teen/community surveys to determine the effectiveness of current tobacco programs and to assess tobacco promotion needs; collaborates in the preparation of tobacco promotion and education grant proposals; operates and maintains tobacco audiovisual equipment, computers, projection panels, tele-conferencing equipment and related materials.
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge and hands-on experience related to health equity, social determinants of health, and cultural competency.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and with community partners.
Working knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred - Experience working with youth planning and organizing prevention activities/programs such as but not limited to: SWAT
Required - Current Driver's License
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:
FDOH-Holmes County Health Department
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
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!
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.
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