Planning Consultant

This is a professional, tobacco-free position that serves as a liaison between the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida and the contracted vendors for Tobacco Prevention Services. The position requires experience to effectively network with other program offices and government agencies, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational management skills, and the ability to work independently. The position involves providing technical assistance to contracted providers for planning and implementing tobacco prevention activities.

What You Will Do

Responsible for contract management, including acting as the department's point of contact for all contracts, monitoring activities performed by the grantee, reviewing and providing technical assistance for submission of required documents, processing requests for payments, and performing onsite or desk audits to verify the accuracy of vendor statements. Assists in training new and existing local staff in contractual requirements and assists in the development of written policy both internally and externally.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have knowledge of project management techniques, the ability to plan and implement effective tobacco prevention programs, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will also have the ability to work both independently and as a team member, and to communicate effectively with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Ability to plan and implement effective tobacco prevention programs
• Knowledge of state guidelines and the ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures as needed
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to coordinate with other program offices and government agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide technical assistance and program guidance to multiple organizations

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options
• Retirement plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!