Public Health Services Manager B-Ses - 64005448

Requisition No: 823568
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64005448
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64005448
Salary: $100,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/08/2024
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Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Bureau of Enforcement
Investigative Services Unit - Jupiter Field Office
**Open Competitive Opportunity**
Full-time Career Service Position
Annual Salary: $100,000.00
*This position offers the possibility of teleworking, within the coverage area, under certain conditions*
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent oversees the pharmacy inspection program for the Investigative Services Unit, coordinating routine and complex medical quality assurance inspections and investigations relating to alleged violations of practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department. Work is performed under the supervision of the Field Office Manager through conferences and review of accomplishments concerning the achievement of the unit and division goals and objectives.

• This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.
• Coordinates activities of staff to conduct new, change of location, and routine sterile compounding pharmacy inspections.
• Provides guidance to staff regarding investigations related to sterile compounding pharmacies onsite inspections prior to approval for permitting new pharmacy establishments and change of location requests to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Manages the planning and coordination of operational activities for the non-sterile pharmacy inspections.
• Resolves operational and policy issues, monitors compliance with rules, regulations, and operating procedures, and handles personnel aspects of staff supervision.
• Consults and assists investigative staff in drug accountability audits. Provides technical assistance to MQA investigators in specialized cases involving drug-related investigations.
• Assists the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Drug Enforcement Administration with inspections as needed. Investigates violations discovered during the inspection process. Prepares investigative reports, audit reports and probation reports. Testifies at hearings, provides professional assistance to the legal staff, investigative staff, and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides technical expertise in rule making and statutory review as requested. Reviews legislation, laws, and public policy and recommends changes to promote and support interests of general population, as well as special groups.
• Meets with assigned personnel on a regular basis, at least weekly, to assess progress, provide guidance and solve problems.
• Assists with budget as it relates to the sterile compounding pharmacy inspection program.
• Conducts trainings and gives presentations regarding sterile compounding to assigned staff and licensees.
• Creates, maintains, and conducts non-sterile pharmacy inspection training to investigative staff and assists with drug related investigations.
• Provides support and advice to leadership in a professional manner. Assures program is staffed by the highest quality personnel available through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel in accordance with the Department's policies, procedures, and goals.
• Answers public inquiries, makes referrals, public speaking engagements, and develops professional contacts to further the goals and mission of the Department. Refers press inquiries to the Public Information Office.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and terminology used in the practice of pharmacy; ability to develop and maintain a perpetual inventory control system; ability to evaluate pharmacy methods, procedures, and services; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; inspecting and evaluating the quality of products; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; ability to provide training; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; experience with compounding sterile products or directly overseeing the compounding of sterile products.
Qualifications:

• Licensure as a pharmacist in accordance with Florida Statute 465 and one-year professional experience in the practice of pharmacy; AND
• Five years professional experience in the practice of pharmacy; AND
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience; AND
• Three (3) years of direct/indirect sterile compounding experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Where You Will Work:
Office location - Jupiter, FL
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 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.
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.