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State of Colorado Enteric Disease Interviewer - HP I in Denver Metro, Colorado
Enteric Disease Interviewer - HP I
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Enteric Disease Interviewer - HP I
Salary
$49,728.00 - $57,180.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00713-11/19/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response
Opening Date
11/25/2024
Closing Date
12/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
tara.bangtson@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents.
This position is a hybrid position.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
The referral list generated by this position announcement will be used to fill multiple position vacancies of full-time and part-time availabilities.
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Our mission… is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.
Our vision… is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
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TheColorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health.
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR)
The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively monitor, detect, diagnose, prepare for, and nimbly respond to, all types of conditions and events that impact the public’s health.
The purpose of the Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) is to monitor, investigate, and control epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health in Colorado, as required under Colorado statute including: invasive bacterial diseases; foodborne/enteric diseases; waterborne diseases; respiratory diseases; vaccine preventable diseases; healthcare-associated infections; tuberculosis; COVID-19; and zoonotic/vectorborne diseases. Within CDB, the Foodborne, Enteric, Waterborne Diseases (FEWD) Program consists of three units:Foodborne, Enteric, Waterborne Diseases Response Unit; Wastewater Surveillance Unit; and Enteric Special Projects Unit. The Foodborne, Enteric, Waterborne Diseases Response Unit conducts surveillance for and responds to clusters and outbreaks of foodborne, enteric, and waterborne diseases; it also contains the Enteric Disease Interview Team (EDIT). The Wastewater Surveillance Unit is responsible for wastewater surveillance of all pathogens and collaborates with wastewater utilities; the National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence is housed in this unit. The Enteric Special Projects Unit is responsible for CDC funded enteric special projects, including FoodNet and the Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence.
What You Will Be Doing:
A team of disease interviewers that conduct routine case interviewing, case investigation and outbreak response on behalf of CDPHE and local public health departments (LPHA). These functions are essential to communicable disease investigation and response.
Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:
Case and Contact Investigation
Interview reported enteric disease cases using designated case report forms or EpiTrax surveillance forms, following case investigation protocols.
Identify and interview contacts of cases and follow contact investigation protocols.
Under the direction of the supervisor and/or enteric disease team, provide education about different enteric disease pathogens including, symptoms, duration, and modes of transmission.
Notify LPHAs of disease control matters, exclusions and outbreaks.
Utilize additional methods, including text messages and emails, to contact cases.
Provide surge capacity support during an outbreak investigation by interviewing or administering an outbreak specific questionnaire or survey.
Administer supplemental questionnaires for cases identified to be part of a CDC multistate cluster or outbreak.
Data entry
Document and enter case and contact investigation information in the disease surveillance form in EpiTrax.
Document additional case or contact findings in EpiTrax not included in the surveillance form.
Conduct medical record chart review with cases that cannot be reached or are unable to be interviewed.
Complete REDCap administrative surveys to send enteric surveys to certain cases.
Review completed entries and quarterly reports for accuracy and completeness; update fields in EpiTrax when indicated.
Enter data into the System for Enteric Disease Response, Investigations, and Coordination (SEDRIC); enter norovirus outbreaks for closure.
Outbreak and Enteric Support
Join CDC multistate calls
Assist in the development of case interview tools and resources such as exclusion letter templates
Complete the appropriate outbreak/supplemental questionnaire PDF
Enter data into SEDRIC
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Work Experience:
Four (4) years of relevant experience working in public health, health education, case/patient interviews, social work, medical record review or other closely related experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR:
Education and Work Experience:
A combination of related education from an accredited institution in Biology, Community Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, General Studies, or a field of study closely related to the work assignment. AND/OR Relevant experience working in public health, health education, case/patient interviews, social work, medical record review or other closely related experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to four (4) years.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
NOTE: Click on the link hereHow to Apply (https://youtu.be/vUwZiY6G24U) to submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
Experience conducting case interviews, especially enteric disease case interviews
Experience in Communicable Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response.
Experience working at and/or with local public health agencies
Experience abstracting data from medical records and laboratory reports
Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, community partners, and a variety of partners/stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience working with people from different social backgrounds including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, and class.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. (unofficial copy acceptable)
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
If you submit more than one application, before the closing deadline, only the most recent application submitted will be used in the recruitment process.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
You must currently reside and be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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CDPHE-A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
Yes
No
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CDPHE--This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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CDPHE--COOP: This position requires Critical Status as condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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CDPHE: If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. Type N/A if you are not a current or previous state employee.
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CDPHE-Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
No
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Please describe your experience with conducting interviews with cases, patients, research participants, or the general public.
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Describe your experience working with disease surveillance systems or conducting medical chart review.
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