ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST - 64064151

Requisition No: 874009 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST - 64064151

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064151 

Salary:  $1919.23 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs a variety of duties for the Community Health Section in Brevard County. Duties include, but are not limited to, strong, effective time management skills that encompass field work in all county communities. Patient interviews and re-interviews, community education/outreach; case management, record maintenance in multiple electronic medical record programs. Assists clinics with locating patients. Maintains rapport with community partners as well as providing guidance with current CDC guidelines for the treatment of communicable diseases.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Maintains knowledge of current CDC STD management , treatment and investigation.

Provides timely investigation and case management according to the diagnosis and needs of the patient under the direction of the physician in charge.  Services include teaching, counseling, and coordination of patient care to ensure completion of therapy.  Maintains/updates databases and records along with completing all programmatic reporting requirements.

Assists medical clinics; Implements recommendations and follow-up on physician’s orders.  Provides community outreach to various partners by working with other health agencies, civic groups and service clubs.

Participate in epidemiological investigations, screening programs, and educational activities for the promotion of community partnerships as well as community education and awareness.  Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned.  Communicates with courtesy, respect and understanding in dealing with clients, the public and staff.

Coordinates and conducts timely management of field visit travel, field records assigned, patient interviews, re-interviews. Verifies appropriate treatment of patients infected with any communicable disease for the purpose of: (1) educating/counseling patients on their infections, coordinating appropriate treatment (2) developing plans to locate and refer sex partners, or others at risk, for exposure/contact to a communicable disease to the DOH or appropriate medical facility.

Position requires daily in-office or field work. Ability to stand for at least an hour. Ability to lift 15 pounds.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Four (4) years or more experience as a disease intervention specialist in healthcare setting, Current HIV 501 Certificate (F>S. 38.004). Valid Florida driver’s license. Ability to travel to conduct field services. Ability to use multiple electronic health records or computer applications.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree, Ability to speak and understand Spanish. Previous experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist. Ability to provide phlebotomy services.

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:

601 E. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

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.    

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.