Hybrid Communicable Disease Intervention Specialist bei Multnomah County Health Department

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$28.47 - $34.80 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 23, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

Multnomah County's Public Health Division is a vital resource for residents, working to promote physical and mental health, prevent disease and injury, and ensure access to essential health services. Some of our key functions and services include: preventing and controlling diseases, supporting maternal and child health, addressing mental health and substance use, ensuring environmental health, and promoting health equity. 

The Multnomah County Health Department is seeking a Communicable Disease Intervention Specialist for its Communicable Disease Services (CDS) unit. CDS, a unit within the Public Health Division, provides communicable disease prevention and education with community partners. Its Investigations and Case Management Team rapidly responds to reportable diseases, including case investigation, outbreak response, and implementing preventive measures to control disease spread, following OHA, MCHD, and CDC protocols.

As a Communicable Disease Intervention Specialist, responsibilities include:

Investigation & Control

• Investigate and control communicable diseases and outbreaks, following Oregon State and Multnomah County policies.

• Provide phone consultation to healthcare providers and the public.

• Conduct case interviews, contact tracing, health education, and facilitate testing and prophylaxis when necessary.

• Respond to public health emergencies, participate in daily phone triage, and contribute to team protocol updates.

Outbreak Response & Support

• Provide guidance and support to facilities experiencing outbreaks, including recommending and implementing infection control measures.

• Facilitate specimen collection, ensure communication with relevant agencies (OHA), and monitor ongoing case information and facility practices.

• Participate in communication development for impacted individuals and engage in Incident Command response for large outbreaks.

Training & Protocols

• Update protocols and provide training on communicable disease or occupational health topics to community groups or county employees as requested.

• Participate in special projects or assignments, including community outreach, epidemiological studies, quality improvement, developing health education materials, or planning exercises for staff.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. 

Routine Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time and you may be required to attend meetings and events in the community, including evenings and weekends occasionally. As with all telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to an associate's degree

• Up to one (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  (Equivalency 2-3 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Understanding of communicable disease investigation and control principles.

• Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.

• Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.

• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.

• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Submit an online application

2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

3. Attach a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position and why you are interested in the position.

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-exempt

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments for other available Disease Intervention Specialist positions.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Rebecca Richko

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 9971646

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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