Under the direction of the Infectious Disease Program Manager III or designee, this position provides outreach coordination for the agency’s Infectious Disease portfolio. The Infectious Disease portfolio of programs include Infectious Disease, Infection Prevention (IP) Outbreak Response Program, and STI HIV Program. This position serves as a liaison to community partners and internal cross-purpose teams in support of Clark County Public Health infectious disease response and prevention efforts. This position requires close interactions with other local, regional, and state organizations. This position may interact with clients/patients.
Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the department’s public health mission, providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all department clients, honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents, participating in department training, implementing accreditation standards, and striving for personal excellence in public health work.
This is an exempt position reporting to the Program Manager III. This position requires independent judgment and ability to work and manage autonomously and collaboratively with limited guidance; and at times takes direction from the Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer who has statutory responsibility for infectious disease response. This is a full-time position, working 8 hours Monday -Friday.
The Public Health Department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in WA. or OR., no exceptions.
Education and Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; they are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Ability to:
Other Special Requirements:
Selection Process:
Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.
Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Plan, organize and manage the program(s), services and activities of the assigned area; develop and implement new elements of the assigned program(s).
Define or assist in defining program goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing program objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop or assist in developing program budget.
Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and demographic data; contribute to and insure the evaluation of program performance.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate program staff; provide support and guidance; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs.
Coordinate and review the program work plan: meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
M2.200
$5,587.00 - $7,821.00- per month
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.