This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exist in the Bureau of Animal Services, Communicable Disease and Environmental Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all
promotions and changes in job duties due to
reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, conducts public health investigations associated with the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of communicable diseases.
- Conducts investigations of persons known to have or suspected of having communicable diseases. Informs them of available treatment facilities and the requirements of control programs. Interviews patients with acute and chronic disease problems to procure public health information.
- Researches, prepares, and presents reports of investigations and special projects relative to the communicable disease control program. Conducts epidemiological surveys. Interviews and counsels persons associated with cases of suspected human and animal illnesses and communicable diseases.
- Performs communicable disease case management. Analyzes disease trends. Conducts rabies investigations. Conducts investigations of day care facilities, nursing homes, and other health care providers in the development and implementation of disease control programs. Enters and analyzes data in electronic database and generates letters, case investigation notes, charts, and graphs.
- Disseminates information, supplies, and educational materials concerning public health and acute communicable disease control programs to other agencies, private physicians, and the public. Acts as a liaison between the Department and other public and private agencies.
- Collects urine and stool specimens for laboratory analysis.
- May lead, instruct, orient, and train other public health investigators.
Examples of Other Duties
Performs Other Related Duties As Required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field
plus
two years' professional experience in epidemiology, communicable disease control, health education, or related work. (Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of the methods and practices used in the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Knowledge of applied epidemiology and the etiology of communicable diseases. Knowledge of the methods and practices of public health education and investigation.
Skill in the investigation, research, documentation, and reporting of communicable disease outbreaks. Skill in interviewing and counseling people. Skill in the preparation and presentation of reports and educational programs. Skill in conducting epidemiological surveys.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other health agencies, physicians, individuals, and the public. Ability to carrying out communicable disease control programs. Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Ability to use electronic databases and other computer software packages. Ability to lead, instruct, and train public health investigators.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to communicable diseases. Knowledge of treatment programs and facilities provided by the Department and other local health agencies.
Skill in leading, instructing, and training public health investigators. Skill in carrying out communicable disease control programs. Skill in the use of electronic databases and other computer software packages.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail Or Deliver Documents To
ATTN: Public Health Investigator II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification includes travel throughout Baltimore County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits For Full-Time, Merit Or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Benefits
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the
Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
- I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
- Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Driver's License Learners Permit
- I do not have a driver's license.
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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.
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The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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Select the option that best describes your level of education and experience.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the social or biological sciences, health, or a related field; plus two years' professional experience in epidemiology, communicable disease control or health education or related work.
- I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.
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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you do not have experience as described in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
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Do you have professional experience with Communicable Disease surveillance, case investigations, public health education, or contact tracing?
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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
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Do you have professional experience with infection control, outbreak investigations, or analyzing epidemiological data to aide in the prevention and control of communicable disease?
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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
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Do you have professional experience conducting investigations of persons known to have or suspected of having communicable diseases, such as Salmonellosis, Measles, viral Hepatitis, or meningitis?
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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
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Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation and a medical examination. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?
- Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
- No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, log into your account, and edit your profile.
