68061377 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 862128 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68061377 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68061377 

Salary: $1,833.39 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Agency for Health Care Administration seeks to hire a Health Services and Facilities Consultant who is dependable, flexible, and can thrive in a work setting that requires attention to detail and managing concurrent time-sensitive tasks.

The position's hours are in-office Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Adjustments to the hours may be made to accommodate an employee upon request.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position functions as a member of a cooperative team responsible for the regulation of health care providers and facilities assigned to the Laboratory and In-Home Services Unit.

The primary duties include providing technical and consultative services for all matters pertaining to the state licensure and/or Medicare certification of assigned programs, and for the coordination of activities between the work unit, other areas of the Agency, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The individual:

•Assembles and reviews applications and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with state licensure and/or Medicare certification requirements following unit procedural guidelines. Monitors progress of applications and takes appropriate actions to approve, withdraw, or deny applications within statutory timeframes.

•Provides information and technical assistance to providers regarding the regulatory process for initial, renewal, change of ownership, and general change of information applications.

•Responds timely to all communication, including emails and phone calls relating to licensure and/or Medicare certification for the assigned areas of responsibility.

•Works with other team members, information technology, and other support areas of the Agency regarding the utilization and maintenance of computer systems for tracking and storage of the licensure, certification, and inspection data of health care providers and facilities.

•Compiles and maintains inventories of programs in the assigned areas of responsibility to assure the information remains current and accurate.

•Works cooperatively with other Agency staff to ensure timely and accurate information is transmitted within the Agency and with other state and federal agencies as appropriate.

•Assists in the review, preparation and promulgation of statutes and rules to implement program initiatives as may be required.

•Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

• Training opportunities

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Shared Savings Program for select medical services

• Lower copays for prescription drugs

• Health and Wellness discounts

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will be filled at the biweekly salary of $1,833.39 and is non-negotiable.

All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and/or resumé (including dates of employment, reason for leaving, military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applicants who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.

Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of health care delivery systems and health care administration.

•Knowledge of program planning, program development, and evaluation methodologies.

•Ability to analyze and evaluate data, prepare administrative reports and make recommendations.

•Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

•Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to work independently.

•Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments.

•Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

•Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software to enter, retrieve and analyze data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two or more years of professional experience relating to health care delivery systems or health care administration, or two years of experience relating to health care regulation involving compliance monitoring of local, state, or federal requirements.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: JANE EVERSGERD 850-412-4389

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.