Managing the tobacco free partnership Managing public health programs and initiatives to support tobacco control Participating on community coalitions and workgroups related to tobacco control Providing cessation education in the community to support tobacco control activities Coordinating local partners for public health initiatives Position activities may occur before, during or after normal working hours and/or on weekends or holidays Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the areas of cessation and secondhand smoke. Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources. Ability to develop, plan, implement programs. Ability to work with adults, including community organizations, community members and decision makers. Knowledge of coalition development. Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently. Ability to build and maintain partnerships. Ability to present accurate, science-based information to a variety of audiences. Skilled in written and oral communications. Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form Ability to facilitate meetings and planning processes Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Qualifications: Minimum – Must not use any tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery devices At least 1 year of experience bringing together diverse stakeholders for a project or initiative Experience using IT applications, including Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Valid Florida driver’s license Must be able to travel to all areas of Hillsborough County for meetings using own vehicle Preferred – At least 1 year of experience working in tobacco control Bachelor’s Degree in health education, public health or related field from an accredited institution At least 1 year of experience providing health education 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: 4704-B MONTGOMERY AVE, Tampa, FL33616 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 Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (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: 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.