OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64906755

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an advanced professional position in a county wide disease prevention program. The position requires utilization of complex epidemiological analytic techniques and involves collection of information regarding individual case reports, as well as participation in outbreak investigations. More specifically, the position would include the following:
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 non-perinatal hepatitis cases and 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.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods and principles.
• 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.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, fluent in English/Haitian Creole, or fluent in English/Spanish.
• Experience in Public Health research.
• Experience in conducting survey interviews and/or public speaking.
• Currently working or finished a master's degree in public health.
• Experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel).
• Experience working in a national, state or local county health department.

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.
• Interviewing individuals and writing up these reports so they can be submitted to the electronic database.
• Questionnaire and interview design.
• 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.
• Appropriate and targeted field investigations and notification of managers for appropriate action.
• Looking at the data entered and writing reports.
• Provide oral and written presentations to both health department employees and the community.
• Investigate non-perinatal hepatitis cases and specialized research projects and give recommendations.
• Participate in teleconferences, Epicom, and various meetings where regional and state information is shared.
• Visit and consult with community health care providers giving information to the current reporting requirements for communicable disease.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed