COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SPECIALIST I

County of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Fresno is seeking a Communicable Disease Specialist I to support education and testing for at-risk populations. The role includes clinical and community support tasks related to communicable disease education and prevention.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 60 semester units with related coursework, plus four years of public health experience and a valid driver’s license. Some certifications and courses may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of health education and disease prevention.
• Requires ability to present health information to the public.

Skills

Health education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health or related field

60 sem. units with 15 in related fields

Job description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1-2, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 14-16, 2026

The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Communicable Disease Specialist I. Incumbents perform a variety of clinical and community support tasks related to the education and testing of persons at risk of contracting communicable diseases; and perform related work as required.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

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Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

OPTION 1

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in, Biology, Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Biology, Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, or a closely related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in the control and prevention of communicable diseases, which included the preparation and presentation of health information to the public.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is required:

License

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

In addition to the options listed above, the following may be required:

Other

Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code 1246 incumbents may be required to complete a department approved phlebotomy course.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 120917 incumbents may be required to obtain certification by the State of California, Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS as a HIV Counselor.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 121360.5 incumbents may be required to obtain certification to perform tuberculin skin tests.

SELECTION PROCESS

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates: October 1-2, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: October 14-16, 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group II - Moderate Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require moderate physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) 10-25 pounds, and occasionally over 25 pounds. Generally, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell