Requisition No: 880433
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64858528 1
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64858528
Salary: 20.00 - 35.00 hr
Posting Closing Date: 08/04/2026
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Job posting category: Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage procurement activities for various programs across the division, ensuring all purchasing follows state guidelines and agency policies.
Prepare, review, and process purchase requisitions, working closely with program staff to identify purchasing needs, verify documentation, and ensure requisitions are complete and compliant.
Coordinate the development, review, and approval of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission through the state’s financial systems.
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and contractors, resolving procurement‑related discrepancies, clarifying requirements, and ensuring timely fulfillment of goods and services.
Monitor procurement workflows from request initiation through final payment, helping program staff navigate purchasing procedures and compliance requirements.
Process invoices for payment, verifying accuracy, resolving billing issues with vendors, confirming receipt of goods or services, and ensuring processing aligns with prompt payment requirements.
Conduct regular invoice auditing and reconciliation to ensure consistency between purchase orders, contracts, and vendor billing.
Maintain detailed and organized records of all procurement activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor communications, contracts, and payment histories, to support audits and compliance reviews.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to program staff on procurement procedures, purchasing rules, documentation standards, and invoice processing.
Collaborate with the Division Operations Administrator to identify, resolve, and prevent procurement discrepancies, documentation gaps, or compliance issues.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates should possess strong knowledge of procurement practices, state purchasing guidelines, invoice processing, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, along with a willingness to learn Department financial systems. Strong analytical and organizational skills are needed to manage procurement records and reconcile invoice data. Effective communication and collaboration skills are required for working with program staff, vendors, contractors, and finance teams. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment are key.
Qualifications:
Minimum –
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred –
Experience with procurement management, preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and working within state purchasing systems.
Knowledge of statutory compliance for invoice processing and prompt payment requirements.
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:
4052 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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.
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.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
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.
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
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Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
