Communicable Disease Investigator I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.D. 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.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
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.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this classification may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and other communicable diseases.
In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines, tuberculin (TB) screening, hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided.
Some positions may require fluency in English and a second language, as determined by the appointing authority.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.
This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.