HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST A - 64030932

Requisition No: 876762

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST A - 64030932

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64030932

Salary: $55,156.66

Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position involving statewide coordination of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training and Education programs within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight (BEMO), EMS Section.

Processes EMS training program applications, conducts biennial (or as required) site visits to state and non-public colleges, vocational and technical centers, and other provider agencies to assess and determine the quality and appropriateness of their EMS training programs, and ensures their compliance with state laws, administrative codes, and other established standards, including coordination with the Department of Education and other regulatory and accrediting bodies. Serves as the subject matter expert for educational issues for all regional teams.

Conducts regional site visits with EMS providers assigned to establish a rapport, source of contact with the EMS Section, and a resource. Site visits will include regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement results of providers, sharing of resources available to the providers such as grants, upcoming training, access to QI data and other issues. Customer service excellence will be delivered throughout this process.

Reviews and processes EMS continuing education provider applications and courses in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.). Provides both written and oral technical assistance to EMS training programs, EMS providers, EMS stakeholders, and other interested individuals and organizations.

Maintain all state-issued equipment and resources-including assigned vehicles-in a constant state of readiness, and complete all required logs, receipts, and approval documentation in accordance with department policy.

Coordinates and represents the department at meetings and conferences to support the development and implementation of EMS training and education program goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with the EMS State Plan, the EMS Advisory Council's Education Committee, and departmental priorities.

Conceptualizes improved approaches to EMS training, education, and regulation. Develops long-term, intermediate, and short-term plans, goals, objectives and activities for EMS training and education.

Serves as an active participant in state and national organizations involved in setting standards for EMT and paramedic educational programs, including but not limited to, the EMS Advisory Council Education Committee, the National Association of Education and Professional Standards, National Registry of EMTs, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, CAPCE, American Red Cross and American Health Association.

Coordinates activities and plans with other units within the EMS section to ensure that their activities are mutually supportive and consistent with training and educational goals and objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services accreditation process.
• Knowledge of the National Registry of EMT certification process.
• Knowledge of principles of adult learning as it relates to Emergency Medical Services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to read, interrupt, and apply applicable EMS Florida Statutes and Rules.
• Ability to draft and propose policy, procedural, and rule changes

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Previous experience or training in incident management team disaster response
• Previous experience in interpreting data for quality improvement
• Valid Florida Driver License. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Paramedic
• National Registry Paramedic
• Previous experience with patient movement and tracking
• Previous experience as an EMS instructor
• Previous experience as an EMS Initial Education Program Director

Travel Time: 25%-50%

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:

This position requires daily in-office or field work serving the follow counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilcrest, Hamilton, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union.

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) 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 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 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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.