PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATE III

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Communicable Disease Investigation Supervisor (Community Program Specialist IV) in the Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Division, this position is responsible for implementing programmatic requirements associated with communicable disease control primarily within healthcare facilities and epidemiological functions of the Health Department.

This position is grant-funded through June 2026 but is expected to be renewed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Monitors and investigates communicable disease cases of epidemiological concern and interest within healthcare facilities.
• Conducts disease outbreak response among healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement prevention and control strategies.
• Facilitates communicable disease case reporting with hospitals and other healthcare entities.
• Conducts literature reviews, assists in the design and preparation of study, surveillance, and field investigation protocols related to multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO), respiratory disease, and other emerging infections.
• Manages surveillance systems related to healthcare-associated infection (HAI) monitoring.
• Prepares survey instruments and surveillance forms.
• Assists in coordination of epidemiological studies of communicable disease and other community issues of public health concern among a variety of healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and public health officials to respond to healthcare acquired infections.
• Participates in Communicable Disease Control Committee meetings and communicable disease-related trainings and exercises.
• Provides education and guidance to public health staff, healthcare providers, and the community on prevention of communicable diseases.
• Enforces public health laws, rules and regulations governing communicable disease control.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of experience in a specialized public health setting, such as social work, registered nursing, nutrition, phlebotomy, physician’s assistance, chemistry, clinical technology or public health GIS. (Academic degrees in Public Health, Health Sciences, or a closely related field may be substituted for required experience on a year for year basis.)
• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in communicable disease case investigation, database management systems, and using statistical software.
• Experience working in healthcare facilities, such as a skilled nursing facilities or acute care hospitals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of public health practices and principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgement, and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies as they emerge.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and Office 365 software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlooks, and PowerPoint).

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, and cover letter, in PDF format. Those substituting education for the required experience will be required to attach proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562)570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our work force reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process(longbeach.gov).

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7165.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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