Ops Biological Scientist IV - 64852376

Requisition No: 851552

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852376

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852376

Salary: $29/hr

Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Divsion of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Epidemiology

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct and implement respiratory surveillance activities for non-influenza respiratory pathogens.
• Conduct respiratory outbreak reviews on reported non-influenza outbreaks for completeness and accuracy.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and state-level reviewer for COVID-19 and multi-inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
• Work directly with local county health departments to identify, investigate, and report cases of MIS-C to CDC.
• Create and update existing guidance documents for county health departments on non-influenza respiratory pathogen surveillance and investigations.

• Collect, review, manage, and analyze non-influenza respiratory surveillance data from various data systems.
• Develop and manage existing respiratory surveillance tools and reports as directed.
• Conduct data validation and quality checks on non-influenza respiratory data.
• Collaborate and routinely meet with the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) and CDC on respiratory surveillance.
• Performs other respiratory duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to collect and analyze data; Ability to prepare written reports and presentations; Skills in statistical analyses; Knowledge of data management systems and statistical analysis software (i.e., R Studio and SAS); Ability to understand and interpret epidemiological/laboratory data; Knowledge of disease surveillance and disease surveillance systems; Knowledge of public health principles and practices; Knowledge of surveillance case definitions and state disease reporting rules; Skills to create data products for internal and external use; Skills to create, improve, implement surveillance activities; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; Skills in MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Ability to be self-motivated, disciplined individual who can perform at a high level in a data concentrated environment; Ability to work both individually and as a team member; Skills in written and verbal communication.

Preferred:

Master's Degree

At least 1 year experience

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:

Tallahassee

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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) 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.

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 (...). 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 (...). 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.