Communicable Disease Investigator

This examination is being given to fill current vacancies in the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Division and to establish an eligible referral pool which may be used to fill future vacancies. Public Health Services is in search of Communicable Disease Investigators to join their team and work on the local response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Successful candidates will work alongside an interdisciplinary Public Health team conducting case investigations.

Public Health Services
Location: 1601 E Hazelton Ave., Stockton, CA
Department website: www.sjcphs.org

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: This classification requires a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

EITHER PATTERN I

Education:  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in  biological sciences, health science, public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field.           

OR PATTERN II

Education:   Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health education, health science, public health, nursing, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a public health department or community based or medical organization in the provision of community based health services such as communicable disease investigation, treatment and control, health education, counseling, interviewing, or a closely related field.  

AND

Certifications:  Upon employment with San Joaquin County, incumbents may be required to successfully complete one or more of the following depending upon the nature of the assignment: 1) a state approved phlebotomy course; 2) TB testing, HIV/AIDS counseling, and/or sexually transmitted disease certification.

Licenses:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Methods and techniques of investigation; communicable disease prevention; methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; public health law related to communicable diseases; health education methods; principles and practices of diagnostic testing; medical recordkeeping methods; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations.

Elicit and record complete and accurate medical information, frequently through an interview process; identify medical conditions which require immediate consultation with the physician; follow protocols established by public health professionals; conduct diagnostic testing; recognize the behavior and attitudes that influence individual high risk behaviors; provide guidance and health instruction to patients; work with high risk clientele; learn to work independently; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make presentations to groups regarding communicable disease control.

Mobility-Operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; frequent sitting, standing, walking; driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; use of eye/hand coordination; Dexterity-Reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; public speaking before large groups; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; working alone; Environmental-Occasional exposure to hazardous materials; working in varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.

Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination.  If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:  Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. 

Physical Exam:  Some classifications require physical examinations.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination.  The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:  Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen.  The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility:  If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr
               

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application.  (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.