Public Health Investigator

Salary : $55,503.14 - $77,704.43 Annually

Location : Carson City, NV

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 804 11/2024

Department: Health & Human Services

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health and Human Services. Under general supervision, performs disease intervention activities related to the control of communicable diseases among Carson City Health and Human Services' jurisdictional residents.

This is a grant-funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $26.6842 - 37.3579 hourly / $55,503.24 - 77,704.38 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $31.6683 - 44.3356 hourly / $65,869.96 - 92,218.10 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract:

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
•  Conducts confidential interviews and investigations of patients diagnosed with, or suspected of having, communicable diseases.
•  Performs accurate, timely recordkeeping and follows data entry protocols.
•  Obtains demographic and risk information for diagnostic determination.
•  Performs contact tracing. Conducts confidential counseling for persons who may be at high-risk of infection and offers appropriate service referrals.
•  Performs field investigations to locate patients who have, or are suspected of having, a communicable disease; motivates individuals to seek appropriate treatment and follow-up.
•  Interviews and re-interviews patients to develop a plan to locate and refer contacts of index case for examination and treatment as indicated.
•  Identifies and reports trends though disease investigations.
•  Reports outbreak clusters to leadership.
•  Serves isolation orders in cases where necessary.
•  Compiles statistics, obtains and maintains accurate reports and records from other agencies for program evaluation.
•  Distributes information to the community related to testing and program offerings.
•  Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; develops logical scope and sequence plans for providing health education programs.
•  Communicates, both orally and in writing, health education and promotion needs, concerns and resources.
•  Maintains cooperative working relationships with public agencies and coordinates activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
•  Attends and participates in various organizations and meetings as assigned.
•  Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
•  Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
•  Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral, social, natural or health science, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience interviewing people, assessing information, extracting records, and documenting findings; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
•  Valid Driver's License Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:
•  Principles and practices of community health promotion.
•  Practices and techniques of interviewing and investigation.
•  Current public health issues related to communicable disease management.
•  Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
•  Computer applications related to the work.
•  Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
•  Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone. Skill in:
•  Explaining local public health issues related to communicable diseases.
•  Reviewing and understanding medical record terminology and laboratory reports.
•  Applying Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
•  Gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
•  Communicating public health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•  Educating the public on a variety of health care related issues.
•  Speaking effectively before large and small groups of all ages.
•  Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
•  Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
•  Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
•  Exercising appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information.
•  Communicating effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
•  Functioning calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations. Work is subject to exposure to human body fluids.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

•  All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.

•  Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
•  Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
•  Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
•  New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen click apply for full job details