Communicable Disease Investigator

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking candidates for the Communicable Disease Investigator position through a structured examination process. Applicants must meet minimum education and experience requirements and obtain at least 70% in each phase of the assessment.

A background check and post-offer screenings may be required, with ID verification prior to testing. Qualified applicants will be notified of oral exam scheduling and may be placed on an eligible list for twelve months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent AND completion of two years of college AND two years of paid experience performing duties related to communicable disease investigation, counseling, or health education.
• Volunteer/Internship experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.
• Possession of a Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.
• A background check may be conducted.
• Post offer medical and drug screening tests may be required at County expense.
• Admittance to the examination requires valid government issued photo ID.

Education

High School diploma / GED or equivalent and completion of two years of college

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Job description

Exam Schedule:

• Oral Exam: qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination.

Examination:

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

High School diploma, G.E.D., or any equivalent AND completion of two years of college AND two years of paid experience performing duties related to communicable disease investigation, counseling, or health education; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Volunteer/Internship experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.

Possession of a Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.

Full Job Description for: Communicable Disease Investigator

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.