PH Disease Intervention Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, is seeking a Publ Hlth Disease Intervention Spec I (S) to support communicable disease control across a multi-county region, based out of the Wilmington area. The role conducts interviews, explains transmission and prevention, performs phlebotomy, and coordinates follow-up in line with public health protocols.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with two years of public health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in public health investigation or disease control.
• Experience conducting communicable-disease interviews with diverse populations.
• Ability to analyze epidemiologic information for follow-up actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to obtain case-related information for sexually transmitted disease and HIV investigations.
• Explain disease processes, treatment options, prevention strategies, and legal requirements.
• Analyze epidemiologic information to determine follow-up priority and actions.
• Provide education and technical assistance to health departments and providers.
• Perform phlebotomy on suspected cases.

Skills

Interviews

Epidemiology analysis

Education & training

Phlebotomy

Partner notification

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience in public health investigation

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Publ Hlth Disease Intervention Spec I (S)

Position Number

60039736

Grade

MH08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist supports communicable disease control efforts within the Communicable Disease Branch and serves a multi‑county region based out of the Wilmington Field Services Office in New Hanover county. The position conducts interviews to obtain case-related information, explains disease transmission, treatment, prevention, and legal requirements, and analyzes epidemiologic details to determine priority for follow-up.

This role provides education, consultation, and technical assistance to local health departments and private providers on interview methods, records, treatment procedures, and quality control. The employee performs phlebotomy on suspected cases and participates in efforts to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Work requires frequent engagement with diverse communities and consistent documentation of activities within established public health protocols.

Key Duties Include:

• Conduct interviews to obtain accurate case-related information for sexually transmitted disease and HIV investigations.
• Explain disease processes, treatment options, prevention strategies, and applicable legal requirements to clients.
• Analyze epidemiologic case information to determine follow‑up priority and appropriate intervention steps.
• Provide education, consultation, and technical assistance to local health departments and private providers on interview techniques, documentation procedures, treatment processes, and quality control.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on suspected communicable disease cases.
• Carry out work efforts to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection across a multi‑county service area.
• Establish rapport and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, and lived experiences.
• Document investigative findings and follow‑up activities in accordance with public health procedures.
• Conduct partner notification, counseling, and referral activities aligned with communicable disease protocols.
• Travel within the assigned region as required using the employee’s personal vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

_ Salary Grade Range: $43,477.00 - $65,216.00 _

_ Recruitment Range: $43,477.00 - $49,708.00 _

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Advanced proficiency conducting communicable‑disease interviews, including extracting accurate case details from individuals across diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing epidemiologic information to determine appropriate follow‑up actions and priority levels within multi‑county disease‑control workflows.
• Expert-level skill delivering education, consultation, and technical assistance to local health departments and private providers on interview processes, documentation standards, treatment procedures, and quality‑control practices.
• Proven success performing phlebotomy and specimen‑collection tasks as part of investigations for suspected sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
• Intermediate proficiency carrying out partner‑notification, counseling, and referral processes for individuals affected by sexually transmitted infections or HIV.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

This Position Is A Hybrid Work Option

Must Have A Valid Driver’s License And A Vehicle; Use of Personal Vehicle May Be Required To Travel

May Be Eligible For An In-Range Adjustment After Successful Completion Of The Required Training Program And Is Successfully Able To Work Independently. The Training Time Frame Is Approximately 6-9 Months. *This In-Range Adjustment Is Subject To Funding Availability.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work independently in non-handicapped accessible areas.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Communicable Disease Branch:

The Communicable Disease Branch strives to protect and improve the health of people in North Carolina through disease detection, tracking, investigation, control, education, prevention and care activities to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from communicable diseases that are a significant threat to the public. The Communicable Disease Branch works with the public, local health departments and other public health agencies, healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, communities and healthcare facilities to ensure that North Carolina is prepared to respond to any communicable disease situation that affects the people who live, work and visit here.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in public health investigation and/or disease control activities

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.