Disease Investigation & Control Specialist I/II - Bilingual (Spanish)

Disease Investigation & Control Specialist I/II

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY The Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

PUBLIC HEALTH The Division of Public Health is comprised of an inter-professional team that promotes and demonstrates best practices of population level wellness through a highly diverse and talented workforce. Focusing on population level prevention our team engages in health policy development, community level assessment, community health improvement planning, partner collaboration building, public health education and proactive wellness intervention. With a County overall health ranking of 11th in California the Division of Public Health has a broad catalog of comprehensive prevention programs including Maternal Child Adolescent Health family oriented nursing services, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, California Children's Services, preventive clinical services focusing on contagious diseases, Snap Ed, Oral Health and Tobacco Use Prevention services.

THE OPPORTUNITY Perform specialized duties in the investigation, identification, surveillance, and prevention of communicable diseases; provide health education on disease prevention and control; conduct professional interaction with healthcare providers and the general public on disease related issues. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform specialized duties in the investigation, identification, surveillance, and prevention of communicable diseases through field interview, data collection, and review of medical and laboratory reports.
• Provide consumer education on infectious disease causality, means of transmission, and methods of preventive/control.
• Receive incoming laboratory and confidential morbidity reports to verify reported information is consistent with established case definitions for reportable diseases.
• Collect case information from health care providers or afflicted population groups using a variety of surveillance techniques.
• Investigate assigned cases under direction of licensed public health nursing staff; work collaboratively with environmental health specialists, or other multi-professional personnel participating in investigations.
• Conduct investigation interviews and contact tracing related to infectious, communicable, and atypical disease events.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented public health professional with experience supporting communicable disease investigation and accurate completion of vital records. They are skilled in reviewing laboratory reports, morbidity reports, and medical documentation, and can identify inconsistencies quickly and accurately. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with coroners, funeral homes, hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers to ensure timely and precise exchange of sensitive information. They are organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary public health team. Strong documentation skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to public health and disease prevention are essential for success in this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Disease Investigation and Control Specialist I: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, environmental sciences health education, or a closely related physical science field.

Disease Investigation and Control Specialist II: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, environmental sciences health education, or a closely related physical science field; AND two (2) years of professional disease investigation experience, or one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Disease Investigation and Control Specialist I.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is required for this position. Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process, click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Disease Investigation & Control Specialist I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (Download PDF reader) for more information.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating