Requisition No: 844469 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64802048

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64802048 

Salary:  $25 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position serving under the direct supervision of the Epidemiology and Evaluation Section Administrator within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention. This is a highly responsible position that performs epidemiologic and evaluation functions for the entire bureau with specific emphasis on Asthma; Heart Disease and Stroke; Diabetes; Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity; Healthy Communities of Florida; and Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzing various data sets (including vital statistics, emergency and hospital discharge, and population-based surveys such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to describe the burden of chronic disease in Florida.
• Developing data products and reports to communicate analysis findings to inform stakeholders and to guide statewide chronic disease prevention efforts.
• Completing data analysis activities and requests in a timely manner.
• Meeting regularly with bureau programs to develop analysis plans based on programmatic needs.
• Identifying data sources and measures of success.
• Providing guidance to other team members on epidemiologic approaches and analyses.
• Assisting with grant applications and submission of reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with statewide chronic disease prevention partners, bureau wide programs, county health department staff, and individuals who have an impact on chronic disease prevention efforts. 
• Participating in Surveillance and Epidemiology Section’s meetings and assisting team members with developing, implementing, and tracking bureau surveillance and evaluation plans.
• Participating in and attending pertinent educational opportunities to further enhance personal and professional development.
• Participating in epidemiologic studies conducted by the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and/or its partners.
• Participating in national chronic disease epidemiology and evaluation workgroups (e.g., Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists [CSTE], National Association of Chronic Disease Directors [NACCD], etc.).
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Bureau program activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Expertise required includes experience with data analysis, survey data and health system data, report writing, public speaking, knowledge of epidemiologic and statistical methods, data analysis using statistical software such as SQL and SAS, Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping skills, familiarity with epidemiologic and research methodology, and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Education: This position requires a master's degree in a health-related field such as public health, epidemiology, and/or biostatistics.

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

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.

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.