Disease Intervention Specialist 1 – BPH/OEPS – See Posting – West Virginia

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)/ Bureau for Public Health (BPH)/ Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services (OEPS)/ Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan Co. – Under general supervision, this position is responsible for learning disease investigation and intervention within a Public Health District. Incumbent works as a part of a wider team and plans and participates in programs related to the control of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Work involves identification and follow up of cases, carriers and at-risk groups to prevent, treat and provide science-based education and counseling to patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. This position will provide training and education to stakeholders to increase interviewing efforts, obtain valid patient information and ensure proper education for all STD patients. This class is distinguished from the Disease Intervention Specialist Trainee and Disease Intervention Specialist 2 by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. A valid driver’s license and availability of a car for travel may be required. Alternate to posting (EPS19029). Only one position will be filled. Performs other duties as assigned.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter “See Resume” on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE: Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please submit “MEMBER 4” form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [email protected] or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, and/or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required training.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in STD/HIV control, nursing, or social services and/or public health case management and case investigation.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile is required. A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate for laboratory testing may be required.

***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***