Communicable Disease Investigator

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
***ARPA funded until 12/31/24***

POSITION: Communicable Disease Investigator I, II, or III

DIVISION: Family Health Services

WAGES: CD Investigator I: Grade 12 Hourly Wages ($23.40 - $34.73)

CD Investigator II: Grade 13 Hourly Wages ($26.00 - $38.59)

CD Investigator III: Grade 14 Hourly Wages ($28.88 - $42.88)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Candidate willconduct investigation, surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable and non-Communicable Diseases of public health. Areas of importance will be vaccine-preventable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, bloodborne pathogens, foodborne diseases, waterborne diseases, airborne diseases, vectorborne diseases, zoonotic diseases, healthcare-associated infections, and emerging infectious diseases. Assisted in outbreak investigations through data collection, case interviews, contact tracing, education, and prevention. Schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Must apply at www.willcountyhealth.org.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Communicable Disease Investigator I: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or Science with one (1) year of experience in Communicable Disease investigation and epidemiology.

Communicable Disease Investigator II: Accredited Master’s Degree in Public Health,

Epidemiology, Nursing, or Science, OR Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health,

Epidemiology, Nursing, or Science with two (2) years’ experience in communicable

disease investigation and epidemiology.

Communicable Disease Investigator III: Accredited Master’s Degree in Public Health,

Epidemiology, Nursing, or Science with two (2) years’ experience in communicable

disease investigation and epidemiology.

REQUIREMENTS: Verification of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License with minimum auto liability insurance.

DESIRED: Bilingual in Spanish. Experience working with congregate settings, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.40 - $42.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person