NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Disease Investigation Specialist I/II
96001, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expShasta County is a community-focused organization seeking a Disease Investigation Specialist I/II to enhance public health efforts. The role involves conducting investigations and interviews related to communicable diseases, providing education and resources to affected individuals, and collaborating with healthcare providers.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct investigations using various investigation methodologies (e.g. field investigation, available record search and electronic tools, electronic health and medical records, site assessments); comprehensive interviews of persons with suspected and active communicable diseases to identify potential contacts, source of infection and location of disease transmission; locates suspected contacts and persons infected with communicable diseases to notify and educate them about test results, disease exposure and tests required; enters and retrieves data and compiles reports pertaining to case investigation using multiple databases, programs and worksheets; document intervention activities in a timely and accurate manner; promote a confidential and comfortable environment for client communications while maintaining compliance with HIPAA requirements; verify that clients received testing, adequate treatment, and follow-up services as appropriate; provide clinical testing and specimen collection based on specific diagnosis; participate in event based and targeted testing, screening and outreach; administer, and or deliver testing, test results, and/or treatment to clients; collect and transport specimens as appropriate; provide or facilitate transportation to client's clinic appointments; maintain field supplies and comply with field safety procedures; serve as a local resource for public health information or recommendations to the community and providers; participate in emergency preparedness training and support outbreak response interventions
Qualification
Required
Possession of a California Driver's License
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (AA degree equivalent) from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, health science, public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience working in a public health, community based, or medical organization in the provision of community based health services such as communicable disease investigation, health education, counseling, interviewing or a closely related field
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biological science, health science, public health, behavioral health or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience
Three (3) years of experience working in public health, community based or medical organization conducting communicable disease investigation
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biological science, health science, public health, behavioral health or a related field AND two (2) years of experience working in a public health, community based, or medical organization in the provision of community-based health services such as communicable disease investigation, health education, counseling, interviewing or a closely related field
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (AA degree equivalent) from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, health science, public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field AND three (3) years of experience working in a public health, community based, or medical organization in the provision of community based health services such as communicable disease investigation, health education, counseling, interviewing or a closely related field
Four (4) years of experience working in public health, community based or medical organization conducting communicable disease investigation
Obtain HIV/HCV testing certification within 6 months of hire
Obtain Partner Services STD certification within 6 months of hire
Obtain California certification in phlebotomy within 18 months of hire
Benefits
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
1 Floating holiday annually.
10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees.
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%
IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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