Public Health Investigator II - Non Merit

Salary: $26.39 - $36.37 Hourly
Location : Government Center at Drumcastle, 6401 York Road, Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.143 6-26
Department: HHS/ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Communicable Disease and Environmental Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.


A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.


List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Under general supervision, conducts public health investigations associated with the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of communicable diseases.

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts investigations of persons known to have or suspected of having communicable diseases. Informs them of available treatment facilities and the requirements of control programs.
• Interviews patients with acute and chronic disease problems to procure public health information.
• Researches, prepares, and presents reports of investigations and special projects relative to the communicable disease control program.
• Conducts epidemiological surveys.
• Interviews and counsels persons associated with cases of suspected human and animal illnesses and communicable diseases.
• Performs communicable disease case management.
• Analyzes disease trends.
• Conducts investigations of day care facilities, nursing homes, and other health care providers in the development and implementation of disease control programs.
• Enters and analyzes data in electronic database and generates letters, case investigation notes, charts, and graphs.
• Disseminates information, supplies, and educational materials concerning public health and acute communicable disease control programs to other agencies, private physicians, and the public.
• Acts as a liaison between the Department and other public and private agencies.
• Draws blood and collects urine and stool specimens for laboratory analysis. Transports animals suspected of carrying disease.
• May lead, instruct, orient, and train other public health investigators.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of applied epidemiology and the etiology of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of public health education and investigation.
• Skill in the investigation, research, documentation, and reporting of communicable disease outbreaks.
• Skill in interviewing and counseling people.
• Skill in the preparation and presentation of reports and educational programs.
• Skill in conducting epidemiological surveys.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other health agencies, physicians, individuals, and the public.
• Ability to carrying out communicable disease control programs.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to use electronic databases and other computer software packages.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and train public health investigators.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of treatment programs and facilities provided by the Department and other local health agencies.
• Skill in leading, instructing, and training public health investigators.
• Skill in carrying out communicable disease control programs.
• Skill in the use of electronic databases and other computer software packages.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field
PLUS
Two years' professional experience in epidemiology, communicable disease control, health education, or related work. (Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Health Investigator II - Partner Services (Specialist Officer II) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification includes travel throughout Baltimore County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.


Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02


Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03


Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.

04


Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

05


Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

06


The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Select the option that best describes your level of education and experience.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field; plus two years' professional experience in epidemiology, communicable disease control, health education or related work.
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you do not have experience as described in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
09


Do you have professional experience with partner services, contact tracing or disease intervention?

• Yes
• No

10


Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
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Do you have professional experience working in HIV/STI prevention, case management or care coordination?

• Yes
• No

12


Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
Required Question