State Epidemiologist Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881345 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: EPIDEMIOLOGIST III - 64002602

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002602 

Salary:  60,552.00-68,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position works as a county epidemiologist responsible for communicable disease investigations for the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County and provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program.

Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nasau County. Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community.

Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission. Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes.

Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings, and disseminating recommend prevention and control measures.

Creates reports using local, state and federal data. Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programs such as Excel, SPSS, or SAS. Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources.

Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of epidemiology and disease control
• Knowledge of statistical methods and applications
• Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of Merlin, ESSENCE, CDC Epi information and other epidemiologic applications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Software including Excel and SAS or SPSS
• Ability to perform public speaking
• Tactful interpersonal, interviewing, and organizational skills
• Ability to explain the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, high-risk interactions, symptoms of diseases, and prevention and control intervention
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Knowledge of epidemiological principles, methods and advance statistical models
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze statistical data and present oral and written reports as necessary
• Ability to conduct epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, and public health data analysis
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Master of Public Health degree
• 2 or more years of professional experience conducting epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, or public health data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with surveillance systems (e.g. MERLIN, ESSENCE, STARS, public health databases, and clinical or community health datasets.

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:

Various locations in Nassau 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

(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.