OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64858592
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 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
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
- This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.
- A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
- Currently working or finished a master’s degree in public health.
- Experience investigating multiple infectious diseases.
- Experience conducting appropriate and targeted field investigations regarding infectious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual, English/Haitian Creole, or English/Spanish.
- Experience in Public Health research.
- Experience in food handling, safety, protocols, and food inspections.
- Experience in conducting surveillance including ESSENCE, Influenza Like Illness surveillance (ILI), CDC’s Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) or Vital Statistics surveillance.
- Experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel).
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 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
