Job Description

Requisition No: 881699

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A - SES - 64003936

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64003936

Salary: $53,917.08 - $65,707 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/03/2026

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Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Chemical Threat Section

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This professional supervisory position is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in Jacksonville. The incumbent with at least a bachelor’s degree serves as the Lead Chemical Threat Coordinator supporting public health preparedness activities for all counties served by the BPHL. Work is performed under very general supervision and requires considerable independent judgment. 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.

Supervises a team of chemists who plan, develop, organize and coordinates training for first responders, hospital/clinical laboratory-based personnel and health department-based personnel for the collection and rapid transport of specimens to Level 3 LRN Chemical Response Laboratories. Activities include communicating established protocols for proper specimen collection, packaging and transportation during a chemical terrorism event or accidental release of toxic industrial chemicals. Leads the effort of a team of chemists to develop, adapt and implement new analytical techniques used to analyze clinical specimens and screen environmental samples for chemical terrorism agents.

Supervises the BPHL’s efforts to coordinate with County Health Departments, Department of Health Program Offices and other agencies of Florida State Government, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, regarding methods development and the exchange of technical information. Provides consultation to the Environmental Health Program Office, County Health Departments and other official agencies, concerning the capabilities and capacities of the BPHL in the area of chemical testing for clinical specimens and field investigation related to chemical terrorism.

Responsible for developing bid specs for instruments either directly or working with chemical threat staff, obtaining quotes and other documents required for the purchasing process, and other activities related to procuring necessary items for the successful operation of the Level 1 and Level 3 Chemical Threat Laboratories.

Responsible for maintaining communications with the CDC LRN-C program office and for ensuring participation in all CDC LRN-C Program calls and webinars. Represents the BPHL and Chemical Threat Preparedness at internal and external meetings, conferences and lectures, pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism. Reviews technical/scientific literature. Represents the BPHL at meetings, conferences and lectures, pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism.

Prepares necessary reports on current program activities as required. Assures current grant guidelines and requirements are observed and timely renewed. Oversees the timely submission of yearly budgets and expenditures. Provides administration oversite for current chemical terrorism personnel.

Responsible for working with IT to implement Chemical Threat into the Laboratory Information System. Also responsible for working with IT and CDC on integrating LIMS with the CDC Results Messenger.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in chemical analyses.

Knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment used in chemical analysis.

Skill in the use of lab equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and deliver training.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum – State of Florida Clinical Chemistry Technologist or higher license Chapter 483 F.S. and Rule 64B3 F.A.C.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree. 2 years or more experience is preferred.

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:

Jacksonville, 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.

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.