OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV

Job title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 427242

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV – 64916387

Position Number: 64916387

Salary: $22.12/hour

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2021

REQUIREMENTS

A Master or Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in a health-related field (e.g., MPH, PhD, DrPH, MD, DVM) preferred. Must have at least four years experience working as an epidemiologist.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is a Biological Scientist IV for the Maternal and Child Health, Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant, to coordinate the integration of data. The incumbent will be the coordinator for the Overdose Fatality Review Committee which will include, data extraction from hospitals, Medical Examiner’s Office, Criminal Records, Treatment Records and family interviews. Responsible for convening a monthly review team and presenting data in a de-identified manner, and collated data from the reviews will be presented to the stakeholders committee. The Biological Scientist IV functions under the direction and supervision of the OD2A Program Manager. This position requires that the incumbent work with other departmental staff and collaborative partners. This position performs independent support to the Maternal and Child Health Director and Project Coordinator of the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant.

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Public Health Science skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimension of Practice

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for receiving all overdose deaths. Gather information from treatment providers, the ME, the police and family interviews. Present de-identified information re: drug use patterns, overdose history, linkage to treatment, and risk reduction services to a review team for possible interventions which might have prevented the death. Recommendations will be aggregated and presented to the stakeholder group on a quarterly basis as part of the comprehensive data used to inform prevention services. Responsible for presenting findings to the community annually. Acts as bridge between state and local surveillance efforts and participate in CHD-led opioid prevention efforts. Serves as a project matter expert and makes recommendations for epidemiological projects.

Participate in local drug prevention task forces to collaborate with local stakeholders to provide surveillance data to inform and evaluate interventions. Responsible for producing county and region level data dashboards. Explore and analyze trends in referrals for opioid overdose at emergency departments (ED) and trends in naloxone administration at EDs.

Collect, collate, analyze, evaluate, and present surveillance data utilizing the latest software version of Epi Info, SAS, SPSS and/or other data analysis and statistical software. Prepare technical reports, summaries of investigations, and scientific papers. Apply proficient utilization of MERLIN, HMS, Vital Statistics, FLSHOTS, PRISM, ESSENCE, FL-DOSE and other disease-based data management and reporting systems to facilitate reporting and analysis.

Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events that may be linked to terrorism or potential disease outbreaks. Analyzes and provides comparative data and syndromic disease reports from peer counties and from available national syndromic reporting systems.

Contribute to and aid in the development and dissemination of local level opioid-related reports to public health partners. Responsible for epidemiologic study design and data analysis, evaluation or design of a surveillance system, presenting data in both written and oral formats to various audiences, presenting on Florida’s Epidemiology Grand Rounds webinar series, responding to public health inquiries from the community, participating in community outreach, and providing opioid specific epidemiologic training to peers. Works with the Program’s evaluation team as needed.

Provides feedback and education to physicians and the community on communicable diseases by providing statistics. Actively contributes to creation of educational materials, newsletters, and seminars or other public presentations using media and technology. Participate and contribute in the Innovative Project Stakeholder Group, a sub -committee of the Drug Epidemiology Network.

Attend in-service, seminars, workshops and other meetings related to the OD2A grant. Travel to perform duties as described. Complete all mandatory training within required deadlines. Ensure accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, Employee Leave and Attendance Records and travel vouchers. Performs other related duties as assigned/ required

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Knowledge of epidemiological methodology, theories, principles and methods
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of math and statistical skills in analyzing data, reviewing results from studies
• Critical thinking skills in responding to a public health problems
• Skill in using Excel, SAS, SPSS and other related software to create and integrate data
• Skill to interview persons in an efficient, effective, yet compassionate manner.
• Skill in leading others or workgroups and directing others during investigations
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and to perform thorough investigations in a timely fashion and move from observation and interview to conclusions
• Ability to use personal computer applications, large databases and statistical computer programs
• Ability to read and correctly interpret medical records and abstract data accurately and completely
• Ability to create clear and factually correct data in Power point presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and group
• Ability to take initiative to multi-task with accuracy

• Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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. All employees are expected to complete timesheets and EARs/DARs as required, both accurately and within the required timeframe. All employees are expected to complete mandatory trainings within the required timeframe, as deemed necessary by the Department, the Delegated Authority, grant requirements and/or Florida Statutes.

• Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) May be required to work evenings and/or weekends during outbreaks or unusual events such as hurricanes. Availability for on-call duty is required of this position. May be required on notice of 24 hours or less to be deployed for work in regions throughout Florida and possibly the U.S.

All applications must be completed online through People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency.

**NOTE: 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 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

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.

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? (If applicable)

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory

• Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory

• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Deferred Compensation- Voluntary

• Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave

• Paid holidays

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System

• Reinstatement rights or retention rights.

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.

Expected salary: $22.12 per hour

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:37:48 GMT


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