Epidemiologist, Sr. Corrections Health

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

This is an independent and highly specialized epidemiology position in the area of communicable disease control within the Corrections Health Services Division in the Health Services Department. Disease surveillance, investigation and control are integral components of this position. This position is located at the Orange County Jail.

Direct supervision is received from the Director of Nursing who evaluates performance through observation, discussion, and review of reports and inspections.

Job Description

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Provides technical guidance and completes epidemiological investigations for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Orange County jail for emerging pathogens.
• Provides assistance as requested, as it relates to emerging infectious diseases in our County at large.
• Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data. Analyzes data for outbreak, communicable disease surveillance report, HAI control and prevention and emerging infectious disease surveillance using advanced SAS, SPSS, Merlin and/or Epi Info statistical software packages.
• Actively participates in mentoring and training incumbent staff. Serves as an epidemiology, surveillance and communicable disease investigation expert for reportable diseases and conditions.
• Participates in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the Orange County Jail and Orange County Health Services Department.
• Aids the Medical Director as necessary.
• Collaborates with partners for emerging infectious disease response including implementation of non-pharmaceutical investigations such as isolation and quarantine and ensuring and facilitating appropriate laboratory testing.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Epidemiology or a closely related field and three years of experience in epidemiological investigations, communicable diseases and conditions, and data analysis and reporting.

Preferences:

Experience in outbreak investigations and quality improvement

MS Windows Suite

Analytical Software (SPSS)

Application Deadline

Open Date: 11/02/2026
Close Date: 12/05/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 019 - From $34.74 to $45.18
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position is located at the Orange County Jail located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.