DISEASE CONTROL SPECIALIST 3

Announcement Number: 47940 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/28/2024 Close Date: 07/12/2024 Recruiter:
ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: (775)684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 12 Days 18 Hrs 50 Mins
The Position

Disease Control Specialists perform a variety of epidemiological investigations and surveillance activities related to the identification, control and reporting of communicable, infectious and chronic diseases.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is located at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs, NV. The Disease Control Specialist 3 is responsible for managing risks associated with communicable and chronic diseases by investigating their causes and sources, responding to outbreaks, and controlling the spread of diseases. This involves identifying at-risk groups, carriers, and sources of diseases to implement preventative measures and reduce risks. The DCS 3 is also tasked with conducting community interviews to gather information on disease transmission, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and developing projections and recommendations for treatment, immunizations, and preventative measures. In addition to risk management, the Disease Control Specialist 3 plays a critical role in community education by coordinating efforts to assist affected individuals and providing risk reduction training. The specialist will distribute health information through lectures, films, in-service training, and public information materials. The role includes managing statewide surveillance and statistical data to evaluate program effectiveness and develop comprehensive reports. The specialist must demonstrate strong work ethics, customer service, and communication skills, maintain safety practices, and display professionalism in all interactions. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, health science, biology, chemistry, physiology, medical technology, psychology, sociology or related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience in conducting epidemiological investigations and surveillance. This experience must have included participation in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating communicable and/or chronic disease prevention programs and activities and preparing grant funding applications; OR one year of experience as a Disease Control Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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