Disease Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Public Health Education Specialist - Disease Prevention Specialist

SALARY: $5,922.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits

CLOSING: July 24th, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

Description:

Work to protect and improve the health of Umatilla County residents through; observation and analysis of health data, providing prevention education to clients and community partners, conducting communicable disease investigations, and planning for emerging environmental health threats.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in public health, natural sciences, nursing, or related fields from an accredited
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or
• Ability to be intuitive, work independently, and as part of a
• Possess good verbal and written communication
• Possess a valid Oregon driver's license with a satisfactory driving
• Obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 12 months of hire (offered through UCoHealth).

• Master's degree in Public Health or related
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience in nursing or in environmental health
• Currently hold registration with Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC); or Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

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