BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - SES - 64080894

Requisition No: 864488 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - SES - 64080894

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64080894 

Salary:  $50,000 - $55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Community Health-Epidemiology Program

Biological Scientist III- SES Epidemiology Supervisor

4704B W. Montgomery Ave., Tampa, FL 33616

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Biological Scientist III-SES – Epidemiology Supervisor

This is a supervisory position within the Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County Epidemiology Program. This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Supervisor should work with data system owners to ensure that employees have appropriate access to perform their job. This position supervises the data team and case investigation section of our program, with an emphasis on thorough and appropriate public health response and interventions to prevent disease transmission. This position is also responsible for ensuring data entry timeliness, quality and accuracy.

• Supervises staff as they conduct investigations of assigned cases of reportable diseases and ensures investigations are performed per the applicable case guidelines to surveillance and investigation.
• Supervises the customer services provided from staff, performing record reviews, and verifying the accuracy of disease information being provided to clients and the community.
• Supervises staff on the data as they conduct data analytics and research operations for divisions across the agency.
• Oversees and constructs data sets to analyze, inform, identify trends, and support stakeholder decision-making.
• Provide project management expertise working with key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Ensures all staff are trained in and implement the most up-to-date information on reportable diseases. Manages workload of direct reports and reassigns or redirects tasks as needed.
• Develops and monitors compliance and quality assurance techniques for the quality-of-service delivery and to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Investigates selected reportable diseases and assists in outbreak response. Conducts data management during disease outbreaks, as needed.
• Assists the Epidemiology Program Manager (EPM) with work related to the operation and management of the program. Serves as back-up to the EPM.
• Reports and publishes findings of special epidemiologic studies in peer reviewed journals. Presents findings at professional meetings and disseminates vital public health information to the media and the public.
• Provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to other divisions of the health department, local health providers, public and private organizations, institutions, and groups
• Attends training and conducts other public health related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of communicable diseases and public health surveillance mandatory
• Ability to perform presentations, trainings and other public speaking activities.
• Ability to work in a team environment while managing individual tasks and assignments.
• Ability to mentor and coach direct reports. Ability to adapt training materials to support different learning styles.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, the ability to create meaningful reports, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of relevant software and tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and other intelligence and data analysis tools
• Ability to interpret and apply emerging scientific information and evidence. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• 3 years public health experience
• 2 years of supervisory or mentorship experience

• 1 year of epidemiology work experience conducting communicable diseases investigations and public health surveillance
• Valid Florida driver’s license or able to get one within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in public health or related field or MPH or MSPH with a focus in epidemiology or biostatistics. 

• 2 years epidemiology work experience conducting communicable diseases investigations and public health surveillance
• 3 years of supervisory and/or mentorship experience.
• Experience creating surveys and health assessments using software (Adobe, MS Forms, MS Access, etc.), performing analysis, and reporting findings.
• Experience with statistical software and ability to perform descriptive analysis
• Experience with monitoring and evaluating data quality, staff performance and programmatic performance.
• Ability to perform presentations, trainings, and other public speaking activities.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. 

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough Co. – Floyd Kelton Clinic

4704B W. Montgomery Ave.

Tampa FL, 33616

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.

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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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.