Pima County-posted about 23 hours ago
$25 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Tucson, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY Joby Type: Classified Job Classification: 5593 - Communicable Disease Investigator II Salary Grade: 10 Pay Range Hiring Range: $24.79 - $29.74 Per Hour Pay Range: $24.79 - $34.70 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING MARCH 2028. In this grant-funded position you'll conduct investigations related to communicable disease sources and deliver health education to the public to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Responsibilities include providing partner services, conducting community outreach, engaging healthcare providers, delivering education, performing case investigations, and analyzing disease and surveillance data. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Interviews patients and secures information on the source and spread of communicable disease; Arranges for the examination and treatment of exposed contacts; Conducts the more difficult interviews and investigates and resolves epidemiologic tracing problems; Monitors follow-up therapy on problem cases; Handles unusual problems and assignments in the investigative field; Conducts the diagnostic assessment and epidemiologic management of highly prioritized surveillance programs; Establishes and maintains records and data collection systems, and maintains required security and confidentiality of information encountered; Participates in developing and implementing specific data collection and management techniques for epidemiologic programs; Prepares and submits manual and computer-based reports; Maintains effective working relationships with other health departments, community agencies and the general public and acts as a resource person for department personnel; Notifies physicians of current trends in national and local disease control programs; Assigns case work to investigative personnel; 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; May supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

  • Interviews patients and secures information on the source and spread of communicable disease
  • Arranges for the examination and treatment of exposed contacts
  • Conducts the more difficult interviews and investigates and resolves epidemiologic tracing problems
  • Monitors follow-up therapy on problem cases
  • Handles unusual problems and assignments in the investigative field
  • Conducts the diagnostic assessment and epidemiologic management of highly prioritized surveillance programs
  • Establishes and maintains records and data collection systems, and maintains required security and confidentiality of information encountered
  • Participates in developing and implementing specific data collection and management techniques for epidemiologic programs
  • Prepares and submits manual and computer-based reports
  • Maintains effective working relationships with other health departments, community agencies and the general public and acts as a resource person for department personnel
  • Notifies physicians of current trends in national and local disease control programs
  • Assigns case work to investigative personnel
  • 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
  • May supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff
  • 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, AND one year of experience involving communicable disease interviewing or investigations.
  • Five years of paid/unpaid experience providing public health services and/or communicable disease education and intervention.
  • Two years of experience with Pima County as a Communicable Disease Investigator.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field
  • Minimum one (1) year experience with local health department epidemiology.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience working on data collection, client interviewing, and creating computer generated reports.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in data analysis.
  • Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
  • Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
  • Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
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