GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003044

Requisition No: 506464 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003044 Position Number: 64003044 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ORANGE COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT INTERNAL AGENCY APPOINTMENT Class Title: Government Analyst II Position Number: 64003044 Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive - Administration Orlando, FL 32809 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department. **NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. ** YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a professional position in the office of Performance and Quality Improvement (OPQI). Activities that the incumbent is responsible for include, but are not limited to: Quality Improvement – Provide leadership and technical assistance in developing, implementing, and tracking the Quality Improvement Plan, including educating managers and supervisors regarding the cross-functional impact and benefit of QI projects. Utilize the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) method of continuous quality improvement and assisting leadership in identifying improvement resources and training to maximize efficiency and effectiveness across the department. Assess the utilization of QI teams and employee involvement in QI processes, conduct QI visits, and develop corrective action plans to address needed improvements. Conduct training and work with various departments to ensure continuous quality improvement projects remain on target within established time frames. Maintain regular communication with partners, maintain the dashboard, and report to Tallahassee regularly. Benchmarking/Brainstorming/Storyboarding – Develop and implement processes for benchmarking best practices that result in DOH-Wide improvements in quality and performance. Research and utilize both government and private agency best practices. Develop, deploy, and follow-through with implementation of brainstorming and storyboarding to enhance quality improvement efforts throughout the DOH-Orange. Special Projects/Annual Report – Engage in special projects and assignments targeted achieving key performance and quality improvement goals. Assist program managers to develop goals, objectives, timelines, SWOT analyses, and other techniques to achieve organizational performance excellence. Assists in publishing the annual report based on inputs from program managers and statistics collected throughout the year. Scope of Work – OPQI approaches work as a team.It is unacceptable for individuals on the team to be focused solely on the plan they are responsible for. As such, all OPQI staff are expected to be knowledgeable of all the plans and to pitch in to assist when needed. Each member of the OPQI team has a primary and secondary plan that they are responsible for if necessary. This position is primarily responsible for the Quality Improvement Plan and serves as the back-up for the Strategic Plan. Your tertiary plan is the Community Health Improvement Plan Self-Development – Attend training and professional development activities to enhance your skills and share with team members. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to develop, implement, and track improvements using the Quality Improvement Plan, provide education to managers and supervisors regarding cross-functional impacts and benefits of QI projects. Use the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method to assist individual sections and offices to improve their processes. Train supervisors and staff in the proper use and implementation of the ODCA process. Instill a continuous process improvement mindset across the DOH-Orange and measure the results of projects implemented to ensure forward progress is being made. Develop and implement processes for benchmarking best practices against both government and private agencies. Apply those practices across the whole of the DOH-Orange. Engage in special projects targeted at achieving key performance and quality improvement goals. Maintain currency by attending training and professional development activities. Serve as the primary back up for Strategic Planning and the tertiary back up for Community Health Improvement. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of verifiable experience in Quality and Performance Improvement to perform this job. Delivered quality or process improvement presentations to groups of 50 or more people. Experience in data analysis and assessment skills related to performance and quality improvement processes. Experience in analyzing population health data and turning that data into actionable plans to improve overall and/or targeted health outcomes. Verifiable experience in developing and providing training to employees and tracking completion to ensure all staff have been trained. Current Florida Department of Health employee Florida Department of Health is required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural. 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. Work Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809 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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as "sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as "safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP 60-5-08 and Drug Free Workplace DOHP 60-9-99). . 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 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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 Departments 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. 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market: Orlando