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MyFlorida OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852331 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852331
Date: Jul 2, 2024
Location:
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Requisition No: 823959
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64852331
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64852331
Salary: $30.00 - $35.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Division of Disease Control and Health Protection
Bureau of Environmental Health
Job Title: OPS Biological Scientist IV
Work Location: Tallahassee, Florida (Remote)
Position Number: 64852331
Requisition Number: 823959
Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly
Your Specific Responsibilities
This remote independent professional position requires technical knowledge of the Department of Health’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program (FSSP). The position requires knowledge and interpretation of relevant Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code. The incumbent will lead a team to develop a training program and provide food safety and sanitation training to Department of Health staff throughout the state of Florida.
Work duties include:
Assesses training needs, establishes priorities, identifies resources, and develops training plans.
Develops, coordinates, evaluates, and conducts training programs and activities.
Provides technical assistance in preparing, developing, implementing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training programs and activities.
Conducts formal classroom instruction, seminars, and workshops and provides on-site training to field personnel with duties in the FSSP program.
Coordinates training and staff development programs and activities.
Confers with management and staff in determining training and staff development requirements, needs, priorities, objectives, and resources.
Establishes, monitors, and enforces training standards.
Reviews, evaluates and coordinates the development of program syllabi, curricula, and lesson plans.
Prepares, reviews, and approves training manuals.
Coordinates program and classroom schedules.
Participates in staff conferences and curricula development to develop and improve training programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
Reviews teaching strategies, techniques, and procedures.
Prepares training records, reports, and correspondence.
Obtaining the certified environmental health professional credential in food safety.
Performs inspections for standardization purposes.
Performs related work as required.
Travels up to 50% of the individual’s time worked.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication.
Knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and training or instruction techniques.
Knowledge of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite software.
Knowledge of risk-based inspection processes.
Ability to plan a training program.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to assess budgetary needs.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, conduct, monitor, and evaluate training programs and activities.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to train individuals or groups of people.
Ability to evaluate and analyze training data.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for training functions.
Ability to perform inspections.
Ability to follow office procedures and practices.
Ability to prepare and evaluate various written training materials such as trainer manuals, lesson plans, curricula, performance evaluations, or reports.
Ability to utilize audio-visual materials for training purposes.
Ability to assess staff field skills.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Qualifications:
2 years of training experience, including conducting training and development of training programs or training plans.
1 - 2 years regulatory experience
2 years supervisory experience
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 (Remote)
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:
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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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.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee