BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64000478
About The Position
This is a full-time Career Service (CS) Biological Scientist II position working with the Department of Health in Lee County. The Biological Scientist II position is under the supervision of the Biological Scientist IV - SES. The incumbent must be knowledgeable on Communicable Disease Department functions to provide services on a continuous basis. Must be able to work independently and perform assessments of situations in communicable disease investigations. This position has the responsibility of conducting surveillance and disease investigations, including identifying and alerting potential contacts of cases. Incumbent is knowledgeable about all aspects of communicable disease and works as an extension of and in cooperation with Disease Control section regarding surveillance for acts of terrorism and the prevention and control of communicable disease.
Requirements
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing & analyzing data
- Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
- Knowledge of Florida disease reporting statutes
- Skill in operating a personal computer, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis software
- Skill in collecting, interpreting, and analyzing data
- Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews
- Ability to provide in-services and assist with training
- Ability to conduct health investigations
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to prepare records & reports
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to identify community resources
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to operate general office equipment
- Ability to follow office procedures & practices
- Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
- Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
- Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing
- Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
- Ability to prioritize individual workload
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed
- Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
- Ability to work on-call.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
- Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
Responsibilities
- Receives reports of communicable diseases and animal bites from providers, laboratories, and the community at-large.
- Investigates suspect reportable diseases and animal bites in accordance with Florida statutes and rules.
- Reports diseases in designated database within required timeframes.
- Works closely with other departments, providers, and community partners regarding communicable disease issues and reportable disease cases.
- Monitors reportable disease and syndromic surveillance databases.
- Assists in determining if additional investigation is warranted.
- Prepares reports, surveys, data studies, answer questionnaires, and any other necessary paperwork as required.
- Assists the public with accurate information when requested.
- Distributes information to the community and medical providers regarding reportable diseases.
- Assists with records, phone calls, relaying messages and keeping staff informed of sensitive situations.
- Attends meetings, conferences, symposiums and any programs pertinent to the position or that will keep the incumbent current.
- Provides in-services to the staff as requested or required and assists with training.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
