BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I A - SES - 64028574

Requisition No: 863908 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I A - SES - 64028574

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64028574 

Salary:  $65,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in

Monroe 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.

The incumbent reviews inspection records and supporting documentation, provides quality assurance and technical guidance to assigned staff, and ensures that all activities align with program standards and regulatory requirements. The position is also responsible for conducting performance appraisals, approving leave, directing daily work, and recommending personnel actions

in coordination with the Environmental Manager.

This position assists the Environmental Manager in maintaining efficient and effective operations for the Middle and Upper Keys Environmental Health offices and provides supervisory coverage when the Environmental Manager is unavailable. The

incumbent may also serve as a liaison with other governmental agencies as directed.

EPIDEMIOLOGY SUPPORT DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Manager, this position will receive cross-training in the Epidemiology Program to serve as a supervisory backup and program support—not as the lead epidemiologist. In the Environmental Manager’s 

absence, this position will help ensure continuity of key public health functions, including:

• Assisting with coordination of communicable disease investigation operations, including STDs and Hepatitis.
• Supporting the collection, management, and reporting of communicable disease data, in accordance with state and county health department requirements.
• Assisting with disease surveillance, case investigations, and outbreak response under the direction of the

Environmental Manager.

• Supporting implementation of control measures to interrupt disease transmission or mitigate adverse health impacts.
• Providing leadership and coordination support during public health investigations to maintain program continuity until

the Environmental Manager resumes duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Manager, this position serves as a working supervisor responsible for overseeing and actively participating in environmental health operations across the Middle and Upper Keys.

• Supervisory Oversight and Field Work: Provides daily supervision, evaluation, and technical review of subordinate staff in multiple environmental health programs, including food hygiene, foodborne illness investigations, beach sampling, biomedical waste, public swimming pools, RV and mobile home parks, group care, tanning, body piercing, tattoo,

rabies surveillance, and environmental nuisance control. Coordinates work assignments to ensure compliance with

state statutes and rules. Performs fieldwork and inspections as needed to meet state-mandated requirements and maintain operational readiness.

• Training and Professional Development: Coordinates and provides training, mentoring, and technical guidance for environmental health staff. Ensures that all environmental specialists receive ongoing professional development in current standards, practices, and techniques. Communicates updates from the Central Office and ensures that staff complete required trainings within their assigned program areas.
• Permitting and Compliance: Oversees and directs the processing and administration of state and local environmental health permits for facilities under the program’s jurisdiction, including mobile home and RV parks, public swimming

pools and spas, septic and aerobic treatment systems, biomedical waste generators, and other regulated entities.

• Program Quality Assurance: Ensures that aerobic treatment unit inspections within Monroe County are conducted in accordance with state guidelines. Reviews and maintains accurate files for aerobic and 1/M zone systems. Verifies that

septic tank contractors, maintenance entities, septage haulers, and portable sanitation services are properly licensed and initiates compliance actions when necessary.

• Interagency Coordination and Representation: Serves as liaison with state and local agencies, including the

Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, and other governmental entities to address environmental health issues. Represents the Department at meetings, workshops, hearings, and conferences as assigned.

• Program Administration and Data Stewardship: Coordinates the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program, ensuring timely completion of inspections, plan reviews, and permits. Stays informed of rule and policy updates and communicates changes to staff. Acts as Information Custodian, ensuring compliance with DOH

data security policies, maintaining data integrity, and supporting the department’s information security objectives.

• Public Health Preparedness: Participates in public health preparedness and emergency response activities as needed, serving as a member of the EH Strike Team or the Environmental Health Branch Director during activations.

Other duties as Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Epidemiologic principles and practices related to public health surveillance, case investigation, outbreak investigation, and disease control.
• Knowledge of microbiology sufficient to be able to work with public health and clinical laboratories.
• Knowledge on the utilization of statistical analysis software for data analysis.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to collect samples or specimens as required.
• Ability to manage an environmental program and supervise staff.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally to diverse audiences including the general public, public health leaders, and health care providers.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform inspections in Environmental Programs.
• Ability to Train, Supervise, and develop Environmental Staff.
• Ability to manage environmental health programs.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will attain the required certifications within 6 months of hire
• This occupation requires licensure for performing environmental health and sanitary evaluations in a primary program area of environmental health require certification in accordance with Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes.
• Incumbent maintains current certification in OSTDs and food safety inspections.
• In Florida, anyone working in the primary program areas of the Food Protection Program or Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) Program must be a Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP). per Chapter 381.0101 of the Florida Statutes (F.S).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major of the physical sciences, environmental health, or engineering F.S.381.0101, Florida Administrative Code 64E-18.003

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Position requires a valid Florida Driver’s License and access to private transportation.
• Emergency Duty: 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. 
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Key West, FL

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;
• 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.