Disease Control Specialist 1 - Disease Investigator - Larson Institute, School of Public Health
Full Time
Reno, NV
Posted
Job description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
The Larson Institution, housed within the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for current and future Disease Control Specialist 1 positions. These positions communicate COVID-19 and other conditions testing results to the public, provides consultation to community, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and completes data reporting to state databases.
***These positions does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. These are temporary full-time positions to provide support for COVID-19 and disease prevention and control in coordination with local and state health jurisdictions. Positions are located in Reno and/or Carson City, Nevada.
Disease Investigation
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Communicate to community members infected with COVID-19 and other conditions results and link those with symptoms to testing and care
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Provide information regarding treatment sources, necessary security requirements such as quarantine, and other procedures to reduce the spread or prevalence of the disease
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Provide consultation regarding symptoms, CDC recommendations and isolation requirements
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Conduct disease investigations, recommend containment or risk reduction measures
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Identify virus source and interview people with SARS CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 (i.e., disease) and other conditions using motivational interviewing techniques. Identify who the infected individual has been in contact with in order to communicate potential exposure
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Make collateral contacts to obtain pertinent information concerning other individuals who may have been exposed or infected
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Communicate to contacts of their exposure, assessing their symptoms and risk and providing instructions for next steps. Provide contacts with information regarding disease prevention. If symptoms arise, advise to seek medical attention early
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Determine if the case is part of a larger group with a higher risk of transmission.
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Provide health education/risk reduction
Reporting
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Responsible for accurate, timely recordkeeping and following data entry protocols
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Gather and compile data in cooperation with various groups and agencies for use at national, State or local levels
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Identify and report trends identified through disease investigation
- Report outbreak clusters
Compliance
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Ensure state and federal compliance laws and regulations are met
Required Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, health science, biology, chemistry, physiology, medical technology, psychology, sociology or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which included two years of paraprofessional experience assisting in federal or county epidemiological investigations.
Schedule
The typical work schedule varies and is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Grade 30, Entry step is 01 ($20.11/hr) - Step 05 ($23.78/hr)
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:
Classified Compensation
. Select Salary schedule, PP01A.
For more information, visit the
Classified Salary Calculator
Perks of PERS
Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator
Retirement Calculator
for more information.
“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.
Perks of Working at UNR
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Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance
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Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave -Classified Benefits
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E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
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Mountain EAPsupports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.Diversity Groups
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Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.SEC
Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
03/27/2023
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada, Reno
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