BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64031558

Date: Mar 7, 2025

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Requisition No: 848485

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64031558

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031558

Salary: $45,000-$48,000. Annual

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2025

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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IIPending Reclassification

Position Number 64031558

Annual Salary Range: $45,000-48,0000

Posting Dates and Type: Internal Agency

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from Florida Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

The Biological Scientist II is a professional level position in the Epidemiology Department at Department of Health -Collier (DOH-Collier). The position requires knowledge of epidemiological methods used for the prevention and control of communicable diseases, working under the direct supervision of the Health Services Manager-SES in the Epidemiology and Health Assessment Program. The employee is responsible for independently implementing and conducting general communicable disease surveillance, investigations and the investigation of unusual conditions or occurrences. These activities will be coordinated with Environmental Health, Adult Health Clinic, Medical Records and other program areas as needed. This position is at risk for exposure to Respiratory pathogens (Low Risk Level) under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conducts epidemiological investigations of reportable diseases and unusual health occurrences, and identifies all contacts, provides intervention and preventive strategies, educates clients and their contacts, and provides prophylactic medications as appropriate under investigation guidelines. Ensures that all reportable conditions are investigated according to local and State protocols.

Requests medical records from healthcare providers and reviews records to gather necessary information for case investigation and reporting.

Assists in outbreak investigations and coordinates with Environmental Health, Adult Health Clinic, Immunization and School Health and other program areas as needed.

Responds to inquiries from individuals, healthcare personnel, and hospitals regarding information on diseases and epidemiology. On request, speaks to groups on communicable disease surveillance/investigation related topics.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of epidemiological principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of communicable disease control activities and protocols. Ability to review medical records to identify medical evidence to establish a case report. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer systems. Experience and ability to communicate effectively with peers, community partners, and outside agencies. Ability to maintain confidential information. Experience and ability to manage time effectively and independently.

Qualifications

Required:

Required Disaster Training: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 or to be completed within 90 days of employment.

N-95 Mask-Ability and willingness to wear an N-95 respirator

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Information Custodian : This position is responsible for maintaining information for the following data sets in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules regulations and Department of Health policy as it relates to information custodian: Epidemiology communicable disease records.

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.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Where you will work:

Naples, FL

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.

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 clickwww.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• 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: 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

NAPLES, FL, US, 31112