BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64053586

Requisition No: 873101 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64053586

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64053586 

Salary:  $50,584.67-$61,800.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026 

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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an organized, flexible, and motivated individual to become an essential member of our Public Health Reporting team. This Biological Scientist IV position is in the Environmental Public Health Tracking section within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assemble, evaluate and analyze disaster epidemiology data sets to produce reports on counts and rates of specific diseases associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Manage disaster epidemiology surveillance and reporting, including developing standardized indicators and working with syndromic surveillance and other public health partners.

Assist with Environmental Public Health Tracking grant objectives, including regular communication with budget and contract staff, completing all federal and state reporting requirements.

Provide technical and consultative services in response to requests associated with disaster related illness and injury from county health departments, researchers, citizens and others.

Participate in meetings, trainings and conferences, Advisory Boards and other outreach activities related to Disaster Epidemiology Surveillance and grant duties.

Participate in statewide planning and implementation of activities related to disaster epidemiology and illness surveillance and prevention.

Program evaluation activities on an annual basis to improve program processes and outcomes related to reporting of disaster related illness and injury.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and methods used in disease surveillance in public health settings; knowledge of databases typically used in surveillance of occupationally related disease data collection and analysis; ability to utilize statistical methods to analyze multiple data sets; ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data; ability to form consensus and solve problems; ability to work effectively within a time sensitive environment; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to create and organize information into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials; ability to conduct fact-finding research; ability to utilize problem solving techniques; ability to work independently; ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and departmental rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments: ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; possess basic to mid-level skills in statistical packages such as SPSS and/or SAS 

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• 4 or more years of experience in applied biostatistics or epidemiological research
• Experience leading independent research projects and complex data analysis
• Proficiency in advanced statistical methods and programming languages.
• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills.
• Experience with multi-source data integration and large datasets.

Preferred -

• Masters in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field.
• 5 or more years of public health research experience.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Professional training or education in specialized analytical methods.

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 Capital Circle Office Complex

4025 Esplanade Way

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

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.