EPIDEMIOLOGIST III - 64051351

State of Florida • West Vero Corridor, FL

4d • $58,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This highly responsible position is in the Epidemiology section of the Indian River County Health Department and reports directly to the Epidemiology Community Health Nursing Consultant. The role conducts communicable disease and bioterrorism surveillance and requires considerable independent judgment and prudent decision-making with limited supervision.

The Epidemiologist conducts and participates in epidemiological investigations and disease surveillance; identifies and evaluates health conditions to recognize public health problems and determine approaches to investigation; and analyzes health data using databases such as Merlin and ESSENCE-FL. The position works with Environmental Health on investigations of outbreaks with environmental, foodborne, or waterborne origins; reviews facilities and procedures onsite; provides guidance; interviews people involved in investigations; and reports findings in Merlin.

The role works with the local medical community to collect and share surveillance data, promote communicable disease reporting, and prepare health promotion and disease prevention materials and presentations. It conducts surveillance of outbreaks and other public-health field investigations, including disasters; prepares reports for EPICOM; and contributes data analysis and interpretation to the county Community Health Assessment. The Epidemiologist also supports program administration, training, records and reports, provider communications, and enhanced surveillance following disasters. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology.
• Current Department of Health employee; applicants are accepted only from Department of Health employees, including OPS, Career Service, SES, or SMS employees.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Complete required security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
• Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of Local County Health Department Epidemiology experience preferred.
• Experience in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in epidemiological investigations and disease surveillance activities.
• Identify and evaluate health conditions to recognize public health problems and determine the feasibility and approach for community epidemiological investigations.
• Track, monitor, and analyze health data using databases such as Merlin and ESSENCE-FL to assess potential public health impacts.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health on investigations of outbreaks with environmental, foodborne, or waterborne origins.
• Review facilities and procedures onsite, provide guidance, and interview patients, health care providers, and others involved in disease investigations and outbreaks.
• Report disease surveillance findings in Merlin.
• Work with the local medical community to collect data, share surveillance results, distribute communicable disease updates, and encourage reporting by private providers.
• Prepare and present health promotion and disease prevention materials or presentations to internal and external clients.
• Conduct public health surveillance of disease outbreaks and other field epidemiological investigations, including disasters.
• Attend and complete training to maintain competencies, including training related to bioterrorism; serve as a resource to staff and the community.
• Prepare written reports for posting to EPICOM.
• Contribute data analysis and interpretation to the Indian River County Community Health Assessment, including chronic disease, maternal and infant health, communicable disease, and injury patterns.
• Assist with a quarterly newsletter for medical providers on communicable disease surveillance, reporting, and results.
• Maintain required records and reports and perform administrative functions and assigned tasks.
• Participate in in-service education programs, conferences, and staff meetings.
• Provide enhanced surveillance and monitoring following natural or manmade disasters.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance and coordinate with other professional, technical, or administrative staff when assigned.
• Complete timesheets, EARS, and mandatory Department of Health training accurately and on time.
• Perform other related 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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