This grant-funded position is in the Clinical Services Division of the Health Department.

Salary Grade: M1

Salary Range: $20.60/hr - $23.89/hr DOQ

Investigates communicable disease sources and provides health education to the public for reducing risks of acquiring communicable diseases. This job classification is distinguished from Communicable Disease Investigator (CDI) Senior which conducts complex and difficult investigations.

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• overall public health practices and procedures;
• cause, spread, and control of communicable diseases;
• investigative and interviewing techniques and procedures;
• community resources for public health education and treatment.

• performing communicable disease investigations;
• applying effective interviewing techniques;
• documenting and reporting activities, manually and using computer-based systems;
• communicating effectively;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others and maintaining required confidentiality and security of information encountered.

• Minimum one (1) year working in health care services providing health education on HIV/STIs and communicable diseases.
• Minimum one (1) year 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/ knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records, and web-based applications.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice: 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. 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. Pre-employment physical may be required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.