EPIDEMIOLOGIST III - 64002602

State of Florida • Yulee, FL

2d • $60,552 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works as a county epidemiologist responsible for communicable disease investigations for the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County and provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program. Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nassau County. Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community. Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission. Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes. Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings, and disseminating recommend prevention and control measures. Creates reports using local, state and federal data. Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programs such as Excel, SPSS, or SAS. Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources. Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events.

Requirements

• Knowledge of epidemiology and disease control
• Knowledge of statistical methods and applications
• Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of Merlin, ESSENCE, CDC Epi information and other epidemiologic applications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Software including Excel and SAS or SPSS
• Ability to perform public speaking
• Tactful interpersonal, interviewing, and organizational skills
• Ability to explain the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, high-risk interactions, symptoms of diseases, and prevention and control intervention
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles, methods and advance statistical models
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze statistical data and present oral and written reports as necessary
• Ability to conduct epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, and public health data analysis
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Master of Public Health degree
• 2 or more years of professional experience conducting epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, or public health data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with surveillance systems (e.g. MERLIN, ESSENCE, STARS, public health databases, and clinical or community health datasets.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nassau County.
• Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community.
• Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission.
• Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes.
• Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings, and disseminating recommend prevention and control measures.
• Creates reports using local, state and federal data.
• Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programs such as Excel, SPSS, or SAS.
• Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources.
• Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks.
• Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events.

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: Senior