Communicable Disease Investigator I

Communicable Disease Investigator I

Are you passionate about the health and wellness of your community? As a Communicable Disease Investigator I you will have the opportunity to investigate cases of communicable diseases and connect with people of diverse backgrounds. You will impact your community by providing education, community outreach, provider engagement, and case analysis. In this role, it is vital to have the ability to build trust and protect confidential information. If you are someone with patience, perseverance, and a creative problem solver this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join the nationally recognized Pima County Health Department.

Essential Functions:

• Investigates possible disease sources by interviewing patients and contacts, and reviewing associated information in order to locate the source, carriers, and all spread cases related to the disease incident;
• Refers affected patients to appropriate diagnostic facilities for examination and treatment;
• Performs selective blood testing surveys and applies other epidemiological techniques in high incident areas;
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality and security of information created or encountered in the course of assigned duties;
• Provides information and education services to the public;
• Promotes uniform investigative methods and reporting procedures with physicians, laboratories, and community health facilities;
• Prepares and submits manual and computer-based reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, health education, biology, microbiology, nursing or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at time of recruitment.
• OR: High school diploma or G.E. equivalency certificate and four years of paid/unpaid experience providing public health services, health care services, health education and/or communicable disease education and intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in health care services providing health education on communicable diseases.
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing direct client services to diverse populations and cultures of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience in data collection, client interviewing techniques, and creating computer-generated reports.
• Experience using computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and web-based applications.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity -in noisy areas, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.