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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 6 years of related experience.
• Candidate must have experience with disease investigation/disease processes.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record is required.
• Passage of local, state, and federal background checks prior to employment is also required.
• Ability to problem-solve, set priorities, and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health (or a related subject such as health education) and/or equivalent public health education experience.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Conduct disease investigations and respond to communicable/reportable disease outbreaks
• Conduct timely investigations for communicable/reportable diseases, disease-related complaints, and suspected outbreaks according to standard protocols and guidance
• Support assessment of quantitative and qualitative disease trends and assist in preparing narrative descriptions for various audiences
• Teach internal/external disease prevention and wellness promotion classes/seminars
• Support alliances to broaden the response to health concerns; includes attending/conducting meetings/training sessions
• Develop seminars, learning sessions, or other community trainings; PWHD’s role as an expert body in public health
• May provide support in writing, editing, and submission of reports on goals and outcomes
• Verifies data for accuracy and identifies trends, develops projections, and prepares reports as directed or follows established procedures
• May support the preparation of projects and training work plans for PWHD and related agencies
• Supports the supervisor as a liaison for PWHD and partner agencies on public health matters
• Builds effective working relationships; takes initiative on projects and continually seeks new opportunities to improve health
• May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration
• Engage with appropriate partners about PWHD’s role and legal authority relating to communicable/reportable disease prevention and control policy
• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate audiences to establish trust with partners of public health in the performance of communicable/reportable disease prevention and control
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to assess and respond to communicable/reportable disease reports

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities