Public Health Specialist

Several full-time positions available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division and one position available with the Sexually Transimitted Diseases Division located at 2400 Troost Ave
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


Responsibilities

• Works under the general supervision and receives daily direction from the Senior Disease Investigators (Public Health Specialist II's) of the Division.
• Performs work through great initiative and follow-through.
• Uses computer programs and applications substantially to complete various tasks that include researching,¿conducting and documenting investigations/interviews with individuals who have been diagnosed with various communicable diseases, providing educational presentations, and assisting in community outreach events.¿
• Answers phone calls, conducts field visits, medical record searches, and solicits medical information from mandated sources, including interviewing clients by phone, in their home or hospital as necessary to obtain required information.
• Handles all information in this position strictly confidential.
• Uses excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of infectious diseases and/or proficiency in a second language is desirable.
• Enters data into numerous databases and will need to be very familiar with data management.
• Wears a high efficiency respirator mask and other personal protective equipment when delivering services within an area assessed as high risk for exposure to infectious diseases as needed.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds when assisting with community and clinic-based activities.
• Climbs stairs to access client residents is essential.
• Possesses the mastery of a selection of basic clinical techniques and procedures, not limited to phlebotomy, administering and reading TB skin tests, sputum induction and the operating of an X-ray machine.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree; OR a High School Diploma and 4 years of experience in private, public, or community healthcare, community sanitation, health inspections, health education, data analysis, or related healthcare fields. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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