San Diego, CA: SUPERVISING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INVESTIGATOR, County of San Diego

Job Title: SUPERVISING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INVESTIGATOR
Employer: County of San Diego

Job Code: 06579406
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 08-15-2007

JOB TITLE: SUPERVISING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INVESTIGATOR

RECRUITMENT No. 06579406

SALARY: $2,039.20 - $2,478.40 bi-weekly; $53,019 - $64,438

FILING DEADLINE: Open until further notice. See Series Recruitment statement below.

JOB SUMMARY: This is the supervisory level in the Communicable Disease Investigator class series. Under general direction, this class may be assigned to various programs in Public Health Services, including HIV, STD, and Hepatitis branch; Community Epidemiology; or Tuberculosis Control Program. Incumbents are responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating the work of Communicable Disease Investigators and other staff members engaged in communicable disease investigations, developing and directing investigative processes; establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with governmental and community agencies involved in communicable disease control; reviewing and resolving investigative problems; assisting in the preparation of evidence; and occasionally representing the Public Health Officer in court cases involving violations of communicable disease laws.

REQUIREMENTS: Qualified applicants must possess the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral, social, natural science, or a closely related field; AND, at least three (3) years of investigative experience in enforcement of communicable disease laws, rules, and regulations in a position comparable to Communicable Disease Investigator in the County of San Diego; OR,

2. Any combination of higher education and investigative experience in the enforcement of communicable disease laws, rules, and regulations in a position comparable to Communicable Disease Investigator in the County of San Diego, totaling seven (7) years.


ALSO REQUIRED: • A valid California class C driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.

• Incumbents are required to obtain a State of California Phlebotomy License within six months of employment involving training and practicum. Maintenance of a current CPR card is required.

• Incumbents in the HIV, STD and Hepatitis program are required to complete HIV Testing and Counseling Certification within six (6) months of employment and are required to maintain this certification through participation in employer provided trainings for the duration of employment in this class.

• Incumbents in the TB Control Program are required to complete Phlebotomy and Skin Testing Certification within six (6) months of employment.


EVALUATION: Incumbents drive a motor vehicle. Walks on uneven ground. Exposure to excessive noise. Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals. May use special visual or auditory protective equipment. Works with biohazards such as blood pathogens or hospital waste. Exposure to communicable disease and uncooperative individuals. May be subject to irregular work hours.

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.

HOW TO APPLY: Employment applications can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov. All required documentation must be submitted immediately with your application in order to determine your eligibility to compete. Coversheets with additional required documents may be faxed to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 557-4030. You may also pick up and submit your application, along with your attachments, to the Department of Human Resources at the address listed below. For additional information or accommodations, please contact Carmen A. Padilla-Baluis at (619) 531-5144, .

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