ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST - 64027090

Requisition No: 883656

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST - 64027090

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64027090

Salary: 55,068.26 ANNUALLY

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

ENVIROMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST- 64027090

EPIDEMIOLOGY

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an advanced professional position in a county wide disease prevention program. The position requires utilization of epidemiologic analytic techniques and involves collection of information regarding individual case reports as well as participation in outbreak investigations. This position investigates the distribution and determinants of disease prevalence in populations to determine and describe means for detection, prevention, intervention and control of health problems.

Initiate case investigations for reported diseases to include diseases associated with food, water, and those suspected of being due to weapons of mass destruction biological agents during specified time intervals. Conduct appropriate and targeted field investigations. Advises patients regarding their disease and how to prevent future occurrence (if the disease can recur). Review and analyze data and create reports. Provide educational presentations to the community and department employees.

Conducting complex research studies for surveillance of disease and disease syndromes (of individuals and population outbreaks) to include diseases associated with food, water, and those suspected of being due to weapons of mass destruction biological agents. This process would include interviewing Individuals and writing up these reports so they can be submitted to the electronic database. This may also entail questionnaire and Interview design. Will also advise patients regarding their disease and how to prevent future occurrence (if the disease can recur).

Communications – Participate in teleconferences, Epicom, and various meetings where regional and state information is shared. Will visit and consult with community health care providers giving information to the current reporting requirements for communicable disease.

Other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in biological and epidemiological research, analysis or testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of microbiology and pathology of bacteria and viruses.
• Knowledge of food and waterborne diseases.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of the methods of data collection and database development.
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical software.
• Knowledge of Hospital Epidemiology/Infection Control practices.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in environmental and occupational health protection, as well as exposure pathways and hazards in the workplace and the environment.
• Skill in the use of investigative and interview techniques.
• Ability to collect record and analyze scientific data relating to the biological sciences.
• Ability to conduct biological research studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.

MINIMUM QUALIFITIONS :

1. Current employee of Florida Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).
2. Valid driver’s license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purpose.
3. Have experience investigating multiple infectious diseases.
4. Have experience conducting appropriate and targeted field investigations.
5. Have experience in an Epidemiology program at a County Health Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently working or finished a Master’s degree in Public Health.
2. Bilingual, fluent in English/Haitian Creole or English/Spanish.
3. Have experience in Public Health research.
4. Have experience in food handling, safety, protocols, and food inspections.
5. Have experience in conducting surveillance including ESSENCE, Influenza Like Illness surveillance (ILI), CDC’s Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) or Vital Statistics surveillance.
6. Have experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel).

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:

Broward County

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:

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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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.