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State of Florida · 1 week ago

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64854367

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$27.08/hr - $27.08/hr

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an OPS Biological Scientist III to work on-site in Broward County. This advanced professional position involves utilizing complex epidemiological techniques for disease surveillance, conducting research studies, and participating in outbreak investigations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conducting Complex Research studies for surveillance of disease and disease syndromes (of individuals and population outbreaks) to include diseases associated with food, water, and those suspected of being due to a weapon of mass destruction biological agents. This process would include interviewing individuals and writing up these reports so they can be submitted to the electronic database. This may also entail questionnaire and interview design. Will also advise patients regarding their disease and how to prevent future occurrence (if the disease can recur)

Initiate case investigations for reported diseases on the direction of surveillance and investigation supervisors during specified time intervals. This may include appropriate and targeted field investigations and notification of managers for appropriate action. The position involves looking at the data entered and writing reports. Also, provide oral and written presentations to both health department employees and the community

Investigate specialized research projects and give recommendations

Communications – Participate in teleconferences, Epicom, and various meetings where regional and state information is shared. Will visit and consult with community health care providers giving information to the current reporting requirements for communicable disease

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Epidemiological analysisInfectious disease investigationPublic health researchStatistical software SASStatistical software SPSSBilingual English/Haitian CreoleBilingual SpanishField investigationsData reportingOralWritten communication

Required

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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

A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes

Currently working or finished a master's degree in public health

Experience investigating multiple infectious diseases

Experience conducting appropriate and targeted field investigations regarding infectious diseases

All gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed

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

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English

Preferred

Bilingual, English/Haitian Creole, or English/Spanish

Experience in Public Health research

Experience in food handling, safety, protocols, and food inspections

Experience in conducting surveillance including ESSENCE, Influenza Like Illness surveillance (ILI), CDC's Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) or Vital Statistics surveillance

Experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel)