Public Health Investigator II - Non Merit

Public Health Investigator II - Partner Services (Specialist Officer II) - Non-Merit

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