Ops Biological Scientist Ii

Requisition No: 867748

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026

This is a part-time OPS position that will serve as an OPS Epidemiologist for the Florida Department of Health. This position will conduct disease surveillance and reporting, case investigations, outbreak investigations, implementation of control measures to interrupt disease transmission or mitigate adverse health impacts, and planned studies of important public health problems in the assigned county.

Conducts notifiable disease surveillance, investigations, and reporting. Interviews patients by telephone, or when necessary, conducts field visits for interviews. Contacts physician offices, labs, hospitals, and clients in gathering information to complete a case report. Provides basic information on reporting to physician office or clinics when appropriate. Collects specimens in the field when necessary. Educates client, family members and contacts regarding reportable diseases, disease process and transmission and control measures.

Establishes and maintains active contact with health care providers; exploring innovative methods to assure accurate and complete reporting for reportable diseases and conditions. Assist with reportable disease outbreaks/epidemics effectively utilizing County, Regional, State and CDC resources.

Codes and certifies Employee Activity Records.

Attends staff meetings, in service education programs and conferences.

Completes mandatory trainings. Completes program specific reports with follow-up to supervisor. Conducts community outreach and promotion as directed by supervisor. Performs other duties as required.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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.

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, correct grammar usage and basic arithmetic. Must have the ability to prepare reports and correspondence, follow instructions and review data for accuracy and completeness. Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Valid driver’s license.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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.

Milton, Florida

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

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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…