BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A - SES - 64003936

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d • $53,917 - $65,707 • Onsite

About The Position

This professional supervisory position is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in Jacksonville. The incumbent serves as the Lead Chemical Threat Coordinator supporting public health preparedness activities for all counties served by the BPHL. Work is performed under very general supervision and requires considerable independent judgment. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities, including communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, as well as planning and directing their work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. The incumbent supervises a team of chemists who plan, develop, organize, and coordinate training for first responders, hospital/clinical laboratory-based personnel, and health department-based personnel for the collection and rapid transport of specimens to Level 3 LRN Chemical Response Laboratories. Activities include communicating established protocols for proper specimen collection, packaging, and transportation during a chemical terrorism event or accidental release of toxic industrial chemicals. The incumbent leads the effort of a team of chemists to develop, adapt, and implement new analytical techniques used to analyze clinical specimens and screen environmental samples for chemical terrorism agents. The incumbent supervises the BPHL’s efforts to coordinate with County Health Departments, Department of Health Program Offices, and other agencies of Florida State Government, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, regarding methods development and the exchange of technical information. The incumbent provides consultation to the Environmental Health Program Office, County Health Departments, and other official agencies concerning the capabilities and capacities of the BPHL in the area of chemical testing for clinical specimens and field investigation related to chemical terrorism. The incumbent is responsible for developing bid specs for instruments, obtaining quotes and other documents required for the purchasing process, and other activities related to procuring necessary items for the successful operation of the Level 1 and Level 3 Chemical Threat Laboratories. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining communications with the CDC LRN-C program office and for ensuring participation in all CDC LRN-C Program calls and webinars. The incumbent represents the BPHL and Chemical Threat Preparedness at internal and external meetings, conferences, and lectures pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism. The incumbent reviews technical/scientific literature and represents the BPHL at meetings, conferences, and lectures pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism. The incumbent prepares necessary reports on current program activities as required, assures current grant guidelines and requirements are observed and timely renewed, oversees the timely submission of yearly budgets and expenditures, and provides administration oversight for current chemical terrorism personnel. The incumbent is responsible for working with IT to implement Chemical Threat into the Laboratory Information System and for working with IT and CDC on integrating LIMS with the CDC Results Messenger. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• State of Florida Clinical Chemistry Technologist or higher license Chapter 483 F.S. and Rule 64B3 F.A.C.
• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in chemical analyses.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in chemical analysis.
• Skill in the use of lab equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years or more experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Chemical Threat Coordinator supporting public health preparedness activities.
• Supervise a team of chemists in planning, developing, organizing, and coordinating training for first responders, hospital/clinical laboratory-based personnel, and health department-based personnel for specimen collection and transport.
• Communicate established protocols for proper specimen collection, packaging, and transportation during a chemical terrorism event or accidental release of toxic industrial chemicals.
• Lead a team of chemists to develop, adapt, and implement new analytical techniques for analyzing clinical specimens and screening environmental samples for chemical terrorism agents.
• Coordinate with County Health Departments, Department of Health Program Offices, and other state agencies regarding methods development and technical information exchange.
• Provide consultation on the capabilities and capacities of the BPHL in chemical testing and field investigation related to chemical terrorism.
• Develop bid specifications for instruments, obtain quotes, and manage purchasing processes for laboratory equipment.
• Maintain communication with the CDC LRN-C program office and ensure participation in program calls and webinars.
• Represent the BPHL and Chemical Threat Preparedness at meetings, conferences, and lectures.
• Review technical/scientific literature.
• Prepare reports on program activities, ensure grant guidelines are observed, and oversee budget submissions and expenditures.
• Provide administrative oversight for chemical terrorism personnel.
• Work with IT to implement Chemical Threat into the Laboratory Information System and integrate LIMS with the CDC Results Messenger.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager