OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852303

Requisition No: 839414 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852303

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852303 

Salary:  $23.60 - $26.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNTIY

 Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Health

Job Title: OPS Biological Scientist IV

Work Location: Tallahassee, Florida (Remote)

Position Number: 64852303

Requisition Number: 839414

Salary: $23.60 - $26.00 hourly

The program will be hiring for multiple position numbers: 64852298, 64852296.

Your Specific Responsibilities

The Bureau of Environmental Health is recruiting three (3) remote positions located throughout the state for its Food Protection Training Team.

This independent professional position requires technical knowledge of the Department of Health’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program (FSSP). The position requires knowledge and interpretation of relevant Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code. The incumbent will be responsible for providing food safety and sanitation training to Department of Health staff throughout the state of Florida.

Work duties include:

• Conducts formal classroom instruction, seminars, and workshops and provides on-site training to field personnel with duties in the FSSP program.
• Prepares lesson guides and program plans and evaluates the performance of trainees.
• Assists in planning and implementing seminars and workshops to be included in the training program.
• Prepares training records and reports.
• Meets with program personnel to identify current training needs for their operations.
• Prepared audio-visual aids and operated audio-visual equipment during training workshops.
• Participates in staff conferences and curricula development to develop and improve training programs.
• Obtaining the certified environmental health professional credential in food safety.
• Performs inspections for standardization purposes.
• Performs related work as required.
• Travels up to 50% of the individual’s time worked.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of training or instruction.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite software
• Knowledge of risk-based inspection processes
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people. 
• Ability to evaluate and analyze training data. 
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to training functions.
• Ability to prepare a variety of written training materials such as lesson plans, curricula, performance evaluations or reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow office procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform inspections.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to assess staff field skills.
• Ability to drive motor vehicle.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or physical science or biological science with a total of at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework in these sciences.   
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in regulatory and training.
• Must have certified environmental health professional credential or obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must have 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:

Tallahassee, Florida (Remotely)

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:

• 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);

• 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.

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.