OPS OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 64858554

Requisition No: 853603 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 64858554

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858554 

Salary: $25/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible position in the Finance and Information Management s S ection that requires the incumbent to exercise independent and professional judgment. The incumbent will spend 100% of the time providing service delivery activities that will include s a review of institutions and sponsoring organization ’s bank and financial statements, sponsor budget evaluation and approval, technical assistance, and contractor/staff training for the USDA Child Care Food Program administered by the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs. The incumbent will be assigned to the central office and will be required to complete a certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been for the Child Care Food Program. Required Job duties will include:

· Conduct desk audits of sponsoring organization ’ s bank account activity and expenditures to determine if costs charged to the program are incurred, allowable, reasonable, necessary, and comply with regulations and policies.

· Evaluates, and approves or denies prospective and renewing sponsoring organization ’ s budgets and amendments.

· Provides technical assistance, consultation, training and guidance regarding program regulations, policies, and procedures to prospective and participating sponsoring organizations.

· Review bank account activity for institutions and sponsoring organizations applying to the Child Care Food Program to ensure the Financial Viability.

· Reviews and analyzes MIPS (Management Information and Payment System) Reports and provides guidance to sponsoring organizations and program specialists when problems, errors and/or signs of possible fiscal non-compliance are identified.

· Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In addition to the KSA's listed in the occupational profile for a Management Analyst, the incumbent should also have: Knowledge of federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements and procedures; daily operations of a child care center or day care home; child nutrition; methods of compiling and analyzing data; generally accepted accounting practices and procedures; and correct grammar usage. Ability to: interpret federal and state regulations and procedures; analyze processes, identify problems and potential solutions, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results; present negative findings in an effective manner; plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and work independently without close and constant supervision and be an effective team member or team facilitator, to travel and present information to contractors. Skill in: Strong computer skills required, especially in Excel and Access or similar programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum- Two years of professional experience in finance, accounting, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, or program evaluation. Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Regulatory Responsibilities: The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities in that s/he shall determine a regulated entity’s compliance with federal, state, or local statutes or regulation; or determine or recommend whether the agency should issue, revoke, cancel or suspend an entity’s participation in a government program; or approve or recommend administrative transactions between the agency and a regulated entity. Therefore, the incumbent is subject to the requirements of Chapter 112, F.S., Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C. and DOH Policy 30-2-07 with which s/he is required to be thoroughly familiar. Travel: Limited to Medium travel will be required. Purchasing Card: Assigned purchasing card responsibilities. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.

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:

Tallahassee

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 .

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:

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.