HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64067227

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location:

　　NAPLES, FL, US, 31112

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　　Requisition No: 821233

　　Agency: Department of Health

　　Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64067227

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 64067227

　　Salary: $70,000-$80,000 Annual

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2024

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　　Open Competitive Opportunity

　　This is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) position and includes comprehensive employee benefits at nominal or no cost to the employee.

　　Title:HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES 64067227

　　Requisition: 821233

　　Location: Naples

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　This is an administrative level position that directs the Epidemiology program which includes the development and maintenance of a robust community health status and assessment system and the development of emergency plans and response systems related to communicable diseases and disaster related surveillance and data systems. Direction of this department includes supervision, program evaluation, strategic planning, data analysis, report writing and partnership development. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. This position is at risk for exposure to Respiratory pathogens (Low Risk Category) under OSHA guidelines and requires annual TB Assessment which may include an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test or TST. This position reports to the Senior Public Health Services Manager.

　　Major Tasks:

　　Manages the daily operations of the Epidemiology program to ensure completeness of investigations in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Programmatic and CDC surveillance guidelines to include: investigation of reportable diseases, direction of local epidemiologic projects, and the development of business processes and local diseases control protocols. Prepares and directs the collection, analysis and reporting of epidemiologic and surveillance data. Develops and maintains epidemiologic components of the Collier Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Influenza Pandemic Plan and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Actively participates in DOH-Collier strategic planning development and implementation. Develops program goals and objectives in alignment with State and Local Health Improvement Plans and Strategic Plans. Develops and implements a written plan for monitoring and tracking the health status of the community to include communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, health outcomes, health factors and health behaviors. The plan is to include work processes and timelines for compiling, analyzing, reporting and disseminating community health statistics and status reports.Prepares, monitors and manages the Epidemiology program budgets.

　　Develops a network of agencies and health professionals required for a robust disease surveillance system (communicable and non-communicable diseases).

　　Supervises the Epidemiology program staff and ensures a competent, trained epidemiology work force at the DOH-Collier through supervision, coaching and education.

　　Participates in agency Quality Improvement (QI) activities. Develops and implements a QA/QI program to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of surveillance systems and communicable disease investigations for the Epidemiology program and to improve client outcomes.

　　Assures compliance with PHAB Accreditation Standards for Epidemiology program and assists in preparation for PHAB accreditation and re-certifications.

　　Author, review, edit health alerts, newsletters, articles, public health alerts and advisories and education materials.

　　Serves as epidemiology subject matter expert for media inquiries.

　　Coordinates the epidemiology response for emerging infectious diseases. Serves as primary liaison with community partners, and provides educational presentations for partners, county residents and visitors.

　　Coordinates the epidemiology response after a disaster including disease surveillance, investigation and reporting, specimen collection, infection prevention recommendations, community education and communication with Central Office.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of the Theory, Principles, Practices and/or content:

　　Communicable disease transmission, process and control

　　Epidemiology, statistical and applied epidemiologic methods

　　Investigative & interviewing techniques and processes

　　Principles of management, supervision and coaching

　　Computer-based statistical and data management software

　　Laws, rules, regulations, policies governing epidemiology practices

　　Surveillance methodologies and tools

　　Project management

　　Demonstrated ability and work experience related to:

　　Strategic planning and development of work plans

　　Leading epidemiologic investigations

　　Interpreting and analyzing the significance of medical, health and other data from a variety of sources

　　Communicating information and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writin

　　Developing partnerships with agencies, providers, community organizers

　　Composing and producing technical and scientific reports, documents and related material

　　Staff development

　　Critical Abilities:

　　Think critically and make timely decisions based on best available information

　　Work independently in performing duties and meeting timelines

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Five years’ experience working in an epidemiology program.

　　Current Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation for business related travel.

　　Computer Software – demonstrated proficiency in the use of: HMS, ESSENCE, Word, Excel, Epi Info and Merlin within 12 months

　　Emergency Duty– Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Employee may be deployed to other areas if needed.

　　Required Disaster Training: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300 & 400 to be completed within 90 days of employment.

　　Information Custodian – This position is responsible for maintaining information for the following data sets in accordance with state and federal statuses, rules, regulations and Department of Health policy as it relates to information custodian: Epidemiologic investigation records.

　　N-95 Mask – ability and willingness to wear an N-95 respirator

　　Preferred:

　　Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active Florida nursing license or Masters Degree of Public Health.

　　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:

　　Naples, Florida

　　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!

　　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.

　　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.