OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64916387

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Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

This position is a Biological Scientist IV on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose through Collaborative Actions in Localities (OD2A: LOCAL) grant at the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. This position requires advanced skills in the analysis and reporting of surveillance data, integrating and using data to inform decision making, and community partnership building.

• Leads OD2A: Local surveillance activities in Duval County. Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and presents surveillance data utilizing Epi Info, SAS, SPSS and/or other data analysis and statistical software.
• Analyzes surveillance data to help drive improvements in substance use disorder services and harm reduction programs. Identifies gaps in prevention services and which populations are most impacted by lack of access.
• Analyzes linkage to and retention in care surveillance data to monitor individual-level outcomes, as well as whether substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction programs are reaching populations at greatest risk and those that are underserved.
• Presents data at a variety of community meetings to inform decision making related to overdose prevention strategies. Utilizes MERLIN, ESSENCE-FL, FL-DOSE and other disease-based data management and reporting systems to facilitate reporting and analysis.
• Contributes to the development and dissemination of local level substance use and overdose related reports to public health partners. Presents data in both written and oral format to various audiences, provides data for overdose related data requests, and develops county-specific fact sheets and/or data visualizations based on nonfatal and fatal drug overdose data.
• Manages and updates a public-facing substance using data dashboard.
• Responsible for reporting surveillance activities and findings to CDC.
• Actively participates in discussions of how to best use overdose surveillance findings to inform overdose prevention efforts in Duval County, FL. Participates in local drug prevention task forces to collaborate with local stakeholders to provide surveillance data to inform overdose prevention strategies.
• Attends in-service, seminars, workshops, and other meetings related to the OD2A grant. Travel to perform duties as described. Complete all mandatory training within required deadlines.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, Employee Leave and Attendance Records and travel vouchers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of epidemiological methodology, theories, principles, and methods. • Knowledge of methods for protecting confidential data.
• Knowledge of overdose prevention strategies and evidence-based treatment options for substance use disorders.
• Skills related to working independently and in teams.
• Skills related to data collection and analysis.
• Skills related to using Excel, SAS, SPSS and other related data analysis programs.
• Skills related to effectively communicating surveillance data to a variety of audiences.
• Skills related to data collection, data analysis, and developing written materials with actionable recommendations.
• Skills related to project coordination.
• Ability to conduct analysis of surveillance data.
• Ability to develop data collection protocols.
• Ability to apply surveillance results to help advance program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and groups.
• Ability to take initiative to multi-task with accuracy.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Two (2) or more years of data analysis experience.
• Two (2) or more years of experience writing data reports.
• Two (2) or more years of public speaking experience.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N Davis Street Bldg. A

Jacksonville, Florida 32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• 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)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.