OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64906203

Date: Sep 11, 2024

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Requisition No: 836977

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64906203

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906203

Salary: $27.08 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II- PARAPHERNALIA TESTING COORDINATOR- 64906203 COMMUNITY HEALTH-OPIOID PREVENTION OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

T his OPS position is for a Drug Product and Paraphernalia Testing Coordinator (Part B Coordinator), working on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Overdose Data to Action Local (OD2A-L): Limiting Overdose through Collaborative Actions in Localities OD2A-L Grant at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. The Part B Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities and analyzing data related to drug products and paraphernalia collected through community partners. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis of substances, understanding trends in drug usage, identifying emerging threats, and providing actionable insights to public health officials, law enforcement, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze laboratory data from drug products and paraphernalia samples collected in the community.

• Monitor and analyze trends in drug usage, distribution, and overdose patterns.

• Track and report on new and emerging drug threats in the community.

• Provide real-time data and insights to support rapid public health and safety responses.

• Prepare detailed reports, visualizations, and presentations summarizing findings and trends.

• Collaborate with public health departments, community organizations to share data and inform intervention strategies.

• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to reduce overdose risks and enhance prevention efforts.

• Work closely with epidemiologists, toxicologists, and other public health professionals to integrate overdose data into broader public health initiatives.

• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies on drug surveillance and overdose prevention programs.

• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and task forces focused on addressing the overdose crisis.

• Ensure accuracy, quality, and integrity of data analysis processes and outputs.

• Maintain compliance with relevant data privacy, security, and reporting regulations.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency.

• Valid driver’s license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, biology, toxicology, or forensic science or another related field.

• Two (2) or more years of data analysis experience.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) or more years of public speaking experience

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

• Two (2) or more years of experience working as a project coordinator with external partners.

  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:

  BROWARD COUNTY

  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.

  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:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami