PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64084644

Requisition No: 886313 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64084644

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64084644 

Salary:  $60,000 - 65,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2026 

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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES

EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

This position is responsible for program management and oversight of the Epidemiology Program in the Disease Control Division, including lead prevention and healthcare-acquired infections. This includes complex technical, analytical, and consultative work which involves disease surveillance, assessment, management, analysis, and program planning in Pinellas County. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain adequate records of essential information relevant to the communicable disease investigation. Conduct or participates in communicable disease alerts as necessary to contain the spread of communicable diseases
• Collaborate with infection control practitioners in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities for the identification, investigation, and control of infectious diseases.
• Prepare surveillance reports, data summaries, and other written documentation for publication, presentation, or dissemination. Coordinate with Surveillance Program to create graphs/charts to illustrate data, conduct studies and investigations related to outbreaks of public health significance.
• Ensure data entry, analysis, and evaluation for the prevention and control of communicable diseases including but not limited to: food borne and waterborne Illnesses and general infectious diseases, including influenza (seasonal and pandemic).
• Collect and transmits appropriate laboratory specimens for diagnostic study; Monitor clients and susceptible clients during potentially infectious period or period of probably onset for proper follow-up on control measures
• Provide monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance and timeliness checks of program's performance and compliance with appropriate statutes, Program Office and CDC.
• Ensure the DOH-Pinellas “on-call” response has accurate and timely information in all matters relating to this function. Works with the immunization program on vaccine management for vaccine preventable diseases.
• Work on rabies investigations and ensures appropriate pre or post-exposure prophylaxis is administered, if needed. Ensure standard operating policies and procedures for the program are up to date and accurate.
• Supervise and provide technical assistance to direct reports dedicated to maintaining infection control protocols, investigating Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) and Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR), as needed.
• Provide oversight and assistance to lead poisoning prevention epidemiologists. Ensures routine outreach to conduct lead poisoning screening and provide education to high-risk individuals.
• Identify barriers and develops innovative approaches to improve lead poisoning investigation and prevention activities. Conducts routine budget management activities and assists with program contract development and monitoring, as needed.
• Work with the preparedness program for any emergency situation. Provide heightened response to emerging threats: Overseeing the investigation sections to ensure operation response; Ensure adequate staffing to implement response activities; Evaluate investigative response and propose solutions to identified barriers as well as innovative approaches to improve response activities; Provide information to Operations Chief and Incident Commander on situation; Provide updates to Planner for inclusion in IAP and Situation Report; Attends Incident Management Team meetings and other high-level meetings and conference calls involving internal and external partners
• Maintain communication with medical staff and the Director’s office for high profile or complex cases.
• Provide appropriate information to the public, special constituencies, and populations at increased risk through health education and risk reduction projects.
• Analyze and interprets epidemiologic information from various sources to determine trends, establish existence of an epidemic, assess human health risk to disease agents, and/or formulate appropriate prevention control measures. Makes timely decisions, if necessary, to protect the public’s health.
• Provide technical expertise to residents, visitors and professional level leaders within the community on a regular basis and participate as a member of the Pinellas County Health Department public health response team.
• Provide back up to other members of the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection as assigned to an operations level. This may include but is not limited to: Direct Observed Therapy (DOT), outreach efforts, immunization clinics, disease investigations and traveler monitoring. Acquires training hours in accordance with the FDOH-Pinellas Training Policy (these trainings may include, but are not limited to, the approved CEU courses.
• Lead program budget activities including planning, preparation, purchasing and tracking. Accurately tracks, records, and reports time and attendance in accordance with FDOH-Pinellas / Division policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Principles of Epidemiology
• Knowledge of state statutes and laws regarding Disease Reporting.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computer and software programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• At least two years of experience working within an Epidemiology Program with responsibilities, including reporting and investigating diseases

• Must have a valid Florida driver's license

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in public health or equivalent
• 3-years of experience in investigating high-profile diseases and coordinating outbreak efforts
• 3-years of experience in providing education and/or training to community audiences
• Budget management experience

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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.