Job Description

Requisition No: 868600

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER IV - 64063753 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64063753

Salary: $56,000.00-$59,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2026

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Job posting category – Internal Agency

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Public Health Preparedness Program Manager. This position is critical to the program, necessary for planning of all-hazards preparedness response activities, and works independently with minimal supervision. In the absence of the program manager, the incumbent will be delegated responsibility for the supervision of the program. Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information. Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service. Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures.

Planning & Preparedness

Research, write, develop, review, and revise detailed emergency response plans for a wide range of issues including natural and man-made hazards. Responsible conducting annual updates and five-years review of all agency plans, ensuring alignment with state plans and requirements. Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with healthcare facilities, to coordinate planning and training for successful implementation of plans. Conduct annual planning needs assessments and participate in regional and state planners’ meetings. Maintain documentation and prepare reports at least quarterly on requested activities and planning/training status. Submit plans for administrative approval through the public health preparedness program manager. Participate in all Preparedness Management Council (PMC) meetings; provide bi-monthly updates related to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and other preparedness plans.

Coordination, Response, Reporting & Compliance

Coordinate with the state and Regional Readiness Coordinator (RRC) to ensure staff availability to respond to emergencies and provide guidance and assistance to counties in Region-10. Serve as ESF-8 Coordinator at the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if activated for disasters or emergencies during or beyond normal business hours. Submit required reports via ReadyOp to the State Office, including specific information pertaining to emergency preparedness activities and outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely data is provided to support program evaluations, funding, and compliance with state and federal requirements. Monitor and report quarterly and annual PHP indicators, including staff participation in Everbridge and the Local Health Care Coalition. Provide timely deliverables and ensure all required data and measures are submitted for PHP quarterly reports.

Public Health Preparedness Responsibilities

Project Public Health Ready (PPHR): Serve as the lead for PPHR re-recognition application. Gather, organize, and submit all required documentation in compliance with timelines. Accreditation Support: Prepare and submit documentation for the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Serve as liaison between the Office of Quality and Performance Excellence and DOH-Miami-Dade programs. Standards Alignment: Ensure Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade Preparedness activities align with CDC and Prevention’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities as well as National Standards for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Preparedness.

Coordination & Workgroup Leadership

Serve as Chairperson for the DPPL Workgroup. Coordinate, facilitate, and document all DPPL meetings; ensure representation and accountability across all roles. Provide quarterly updates to DPPL representatives and leadership. Serve as primary contact for all state-level requests (e.g., PPE, MCM, staffing). Submit requests through ReadyOp or WebEOC and provide detailed delivery information. Coordinate with the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management on countywide support requests.

Systems & Data Management

Maintain accurate data in FLHAN/Everbridge. Ensure system functionality, user access, and appropriate notifications. Support maintenance and improvement of WebEOC, ensuring accurate and timely data entry for all users.

Engagement & Development

Attend staff and community meetings, workgroups, committees, councils, trainings, and conferences to strengthen preparedness planning. Represent DOH-Miami-Dade in partner engagement activities that promote emergency preparedness and response coordination.

Participates in workgroups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested. Complies with program’s protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request. Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc. Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• 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 conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Experience developing emergency plans, public speaking experience, experience delivering presentations, valid driver's license.

Where You Will Work

1350 NW 14th Street. Miami, FL. 33125.

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.

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.

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.

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.