OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64950021

Requisition No: 877679 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64950021

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64950021 

Salary:  $25.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Open Competitive Opportunity

OPS Biological Scientist II

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating Electronic Reporting (ELR) cases and Electronic Faxes relating to gonorrhea chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.  Initiates field records to follow up on public and private reported cases of STDs and ensure positive tests for diseases are entered into the system. Records and evaluate positive laboratory results and identify client locating information. Communicate with laboratories, public and private providers, hospitals, and other providers to obtain demographic, laboratory results. STD history, treatment, symptoms, and other clinical and locating information; arranges medical evaluations and treatments for clients. Ensure correct treatment and interview protocols are met. Ensures presence of confirmatory test or request one. Record search various databases for verification and investigation of demographic and medical information. Analyzes cases, determines correct course of STD follow up and assigns cases promptly for field investigation. Assists in analyzing congenital and maternal surveillance.  

• Ensures notifiable STD’s are reported by healthcare providers and laboratories in accordance with Florida Statutes. Mails, emails, and E-fax updated reporting and treatment information to private providers and community organizations as needed and upon request. Communicates with providers, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care facilities and/or provide information on current reporting requirements for communicable diseases. 

• Conducts field investigation to provide partners services to individuals infected with or at risk of STIs and Hepatitis. Responds to special requests and analysis of STD data. Maintains electronic files, laboratories and specialized records for STD and further contact investigation or follow up. Created and performs statistical narrative reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of standard precautions to prevent transmission of infections, as well as airborne insolation procedures to prevent transmission is required.
• Ability to conduct health investigations.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and coordinate, and accomplish work priorities independently.
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software applications

Qualifications:

• This position requires current authorization to work in the  United States without employer sponsorship.  The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.  
• 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 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.
• Master of Public Health or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Public Health, Epidemiology or Medical Fields or Sciences preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in related fields? Or an associate’s degree in health or Natural Sciences, with at least three (3) years of experience in disease counselling, interviewing and in direct field work, or a High School Degree, with at least five (5) years of experience in disease investigation, contact tracing, and in direct field work.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work.  
• Must have a valid driver's license. 

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:

851 Avenue P, Riviera Beach,FL 33404

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. 

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.