OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III

Job title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 456341

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III – 64853130

Position Number: 64853130

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2021

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible epidemiology position which will be under the direct supervision of the Health Manager. The OPS Biological Scientist III OR OPS Biological Scientist IV position is an advanced professional position within a county-wide COVID-19 response team. This position is responsible for COVID-19 control and prevention efforts and supports the guidance and protocols of the Department. This position consults with, and is a liaison to, high level officials in agencies andpolitical jurisdictions. Specific duties and responsibilities are performed and accomplished independently with only limited supervision by the immediate supervisor. Duties are as follows:

This position is responsible for performing descriptive and analytic epidemiologic investigations involving cases, clusters and outbreaks of COVID-19. Responsible for conducting case investigations and interviews, contact tracing, prompt implementation of appropriate control measures, coordinating shipment of laboratory specimens to BPHL, case documentation and timely reporting, research and public health surveillance, and field epidemiological investigations of disease clusters, outbreaks, and individual cases of COVID-19. Conducts continuous public health surveillance including monitoring of Merlin task lists, disease reports, and other mechanisms for monitoring incidence of reportable diseases. Prepares technical reports, summaries of investigations, scientific papers and performs related work as required. Provides support and direction to the Department of Health in Hendry & Glades County, local clinics, hospital infection control staff, private physicians, laboratories, nursing homes, community partners, and other facilities concerning early detection of COVID-19 and appropriate prevention and control measures. May consult with the State Health Office and/or Regional Epidemiologists/Lab Liaisons as appropriate. Notifies supervisor and leadership immediately upon identification of suspected outbreaks, disease clusters, and/or individual cases of public health significance.

Functions as liaison to infection control staff of local hospitals, local health care facilities, and partner agencies. Maintains accurate records and provides timely reporting into the Merlin disease reporting system.
Assists in planning and preparing education materials for staff, medical personnel and community at large on issues related to the COVID-19 prevention, management and reporting. Conducts training and/or presentations as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Using scientific methods to solve problems
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
• Identifying the nature of problems
• Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
• Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
• Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

Qualifications:

Minimum: Must possess a valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Science from anaccredited U.S. college or university.

Preferred: A Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH), Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university. Experience in Disease Control (Reportable disease, STD or HIVdisease investigation) program. Experience in Florida DOH Epidemiology programs (i.e. – Merlin, Essence,HMS, FLSHOTS, Epigateway, ILInet, Epi Info, etc.). Experience with Electronic Health Records including scanning of documents. Experience working as a Hospital Infection Control Preventionist or a Health Department Epidemiologist. Experience conducting epidemiological and/or medical interviews.

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:

1140 Pratt Blvd.

Labelle, FL 33935

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.

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 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.

Expected salary: $25 per hour

Location: LaBelle, FL

Job date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:49:34 GMT


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