Communicable Disease Investigator II

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

14h • $25 - $35

About The Position

This position participates in communicable disease investigations and special epidemiologic programs. It is distinguished from Communicable Disease Investigator (CDI) which conducts less complex disease investigations.

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, AND one year of experience involving communicable disease interviewing or investigations. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Five years of paid/unpaid experience providing public health services and/or communicable disease education and intervention. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Two years of experience with Pima County as a Communicable Disease Investigator.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/knowledge of providing direct services to diverse populations.
• Experience conducting disease investigations, surveillance, counseling, and education in office, healthcare, or community settings.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data, including maintaining data integrity and using surveillance systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level