PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER A-SES - 64029078

Requisition No: 855319 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER A-SES - 64029078

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64029078 

Salary:  $39,320.81-$62,105.94 

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applications accepted only from DOH employees (includes Career Service, SES, SMS, and OPS)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

This position manages the program budgets and assures Florida statutory and Florida Department of Health program compliance for county public health disease surveillance, investigation and reporting. This position will serve as the overseer of our Response Team Leads and will serve as subject matter expert to increase FDOH Pasco's ability to respond to active outbreaks and pandemics.

This is a highly responsible and independent Epidemiology and Health Informatics management position that deals with infection control. This position will direct, manage, and coordinate the Epidemiology and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Programs which includes the supervision and development of all subordinate staff. The incumbent will work within a participative management organizational structure and will be responsible for epidemiological monitoring and investigation, evaluation of community health emergency management and response procedures, and syndromic surveillance throughout the medical and public health community. The incumbent will also be responsible for the collection and analysis of data used to assess the health status of Pasco County residents. The incumbent will identify data needed to guide and evaluate public health programs and resources; assist with defining community health assessment data and research; evaluate community agendas; and assist with strategic planning activities and the publication of annual reports. This position may serve as a mentor for distance­ learning programs, student internships, Florida Epidemiology Intelligence Service fellows, CDC Public Health Associates, and other requests as applicable. This position consults with and is a liaison to officials in agencies and political jurisdictions.

Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program as the County Epidemiologist. Reviews existing surveillance programs and devises new active and/or passive surveillance systems in collaboration with community members to enhance early detection of potential outbreaks, bioterrorist events, or diseases that occur naturally. Provides technical assistance for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Pasco County inclusive of the provision of assistance as requested for neighboring counties. Provides training and information to physicians, nurses, hospitals, laboratories, and health department staff on reporting, detecting, and controlling disease. Works with medical community to encourage prompt and complete reporting. Coordinates, investigates, analyzes and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community. Assures the completion of investigations of individuals who are reported with communicable diseases, including disease specific counseling, education, and follow-up activities to affected patients, households, or institutions as appropriate to prevent further transmission and exposure. Collects and maintains data as well as provides analysis of data in order to track incidence, prevalence, risk factors and disease trends. Analyzes data for outbreak and communicable disease surveillance using advanced programs, such as SPSS, SAS, Epi Info, Access, and LexisNexis. Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data. Maps data using geographic information system (GIS) for use in analyzing disease clusters. Monitors and follows up on state and local data from multiple reporting sources, including hospitals, clinical data from walk-in clinics and schools, laboratory results and zoonotic disease data. Serves as an active member of the Epidemiology Strike Team. Coordinates activities with regional and local agencies in emergency preparedness training and events. Provides assistance to the State Epidemiology Office as necessary. Responds to biological events within an incident command structure under an emergency support function and in state and local law enforcement/emergency services events. Confers with state and national syndromic systems as necessary. Reports significant findings to appropriate staff and agencies, including Pasco County Emergency Management and the Pasco County Sheriff's office involving homeland security issues as necessary.

Conducts and/or reviews complex epidemiological analyses, including evaluation of program effects on community health, identification of trends in health outcomes and risk factors of communities. Assists in the health assessment of the county using epidemiological and biostatistical reporting tools. Oversees local health surveys to collect data on health status, health behaviors, and access to care. Interprets complex epidemiologic quantitative and qualitative analyses and applies the results to disease control/prevention and health promotion policy development and community health assessment and health improvement. Analyzes and interprets data and activities associated with current epidemiologic findings, medical and health services, and public health practice, knowledge, and research. Summarizes and reports assessment information to stakeholders in compliance with reportable disease requirements. Reviews analyses, presentations, and reports. Interprets data to prioritize key health issues and consults with health planners and public health officials to guide policy making and development of effective disease intervention programs. Identifies external funding opportunities. Assists with grant proposal development including preparation of statistical documentation.

Presents at statewide and/or national conferences, will facilitate workgroups and lead/participate in local/regional coalitions. Attends and/or facilitates local/regional meetings and conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings and lectures to groups as requested and assists with preparation of statements to communications media concerning disease and monitoring information of concern to the public. Provides media and the general public with educational materials and information on communicable disease prevention, outbreaks and other health related topics as needed. Serves as liaison to other state and federal agencies, community groups, and professional organizations. Oversees the development and improvement of communication channels to increase the ability of the Department of Health in Pasco County to detect disease and forward medical alerts, and educational materials (such as those related to bioterrorism issues or communicable disease outbreaks) to private physicians, walk-in clinics, veterinarians and hospitals through mechanisms such as blast faxing and mass mailing.

Pursues opportunities to promote professional growth and development including advanced credentialing and/or certifications. Develops reports, attends trainings and performs other duties as necessary. Plans annual budget and monitors monthly revenues and expenditures. Participates in on-call activities including utilization of radio/telephone contacting systems with the county health department and medical community. Required to participate in emergency activities, such as, but not limited to, sheltering, natural disasters and bioterrorism related events. Ensures adherence to State procedures and HIPPA guidelines and protects the rights and confidentiality of clients. Reviews and communicates Department of Health policies, protocols and procedures relating to information security and confidentiality.

Other duties as required including but not limited to, working beyond normal working hours or days off in the event of emergency, natural disaster, situation, or bioterrorist event.  Serve as back-up building manager and as our Surveillance and Analysis on our Incident Management Team (IMT).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Competence in Epidemiology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Health Informatics Systems such as the State of Florida's internet-based MERLIN reporting and ESSENCE surveillance systems and data analysis systems, such as SPSS, SAS, and Access.
• Ability to utilize equipment such as: personal computer, copier, fax machine, 2-way paging system, shredder, mobile phone, and electronic tablets.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and techniques.
• Competent in the use of statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of basic epidemiological principles and practices, skill to conduct investigative case follow up, ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and the community, ability to prepare and deliver presentations to staff and the community, ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, ability to work independently, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, ability to document work products, ability to complete reports, ability to supervise others, ability to provide training, ability to manage a health services program.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, office equipment and epidemiology programs including Windows, Outlook, Publisher, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, People First, HMS, EARS, Merlin, GIS mapping, Florida Shots. ServFL, IE, syndromic surveillance systems, and Lexis-Nexis.

Qualifications:

Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master's Degree

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:

13941 15th Street Dade City, FL 33525

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums.  Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $50
• Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $15
• Family coverage is $64.30

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.