OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV – 64852397 Position Available In Leon, Florida

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV – 64852397

Date:

Apr 10, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No:

848785

Agency:

Department of Health Working Title:

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV – 64852397

Pay Plan:

Temp Position Number:

64852397

Salary:

$20-$25 hourly

Posting Closing Date:

04/14/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Heath Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

HIV/AIDS

Section Salary:

$20-25 hourly

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Bureau of Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS Section has an opening for an OPS Evaluation and Prevention Epidemiologist for the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant. This position will evaluate and analyze programmatic data at state and each EHE county (Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, and Pinellas); analyze and assess efficiencies in activities and strategies surrounding EHE pillars; assist the HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs under EHE with grant deliverables and provide technical assistance; community engagement and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including CDC, state agencies, academic institutions, Ryan White Part A, and other key partners; lead data dissemination, expectation will be to lead evaluation studies, complete IRB reviews, publish/review DOH-driven scientific manuscripts and materials for the community; collaborate to make programmatic recommendations for improved strategies and activities based on evidence-based evaluation of current and new innovative programs; assist with improving data systems, data sharing, and programmatic practices; and other duties as assigned as needed. This position will also serve as the EHE PrEP Coordinator, working in collaboration with and advising county health departments (CHDs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and health care providers and facilities on the incorporation of biomedical HIV prevention interventions into HIV and STD prevention services. Specifically, this position serves as the programmatic lead for PrEP and nPEP services and is responsible for increasing awareness and uptake of PrEP in Florida’s EHEs counties. This position reports to the Prevention Program Manager for the

HIV/AIDS

Section.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to work independently. + Ability to listen and communicate effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Knowledge of data management systems and databases + Proficient in statistical methods and intrepreting results + Strong writing skills to create clear and concise epidemiological reports, articles, and presentations

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:

This position is located in Tallahassee, 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 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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312

Nearest Major Market:

Tallahassee