Assistant Chief, Division Of Case Investigation

GRADE

21\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, PHPA, Division of Infectious Disease Surveillance\nBaltimore, MD 21201\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to supervise and monitor the daily operations of infectious disease case investigation activities in support of the mission to identify cases and monitor trends of infectious diseases in Maryland. This position will monitor all reportable disease investigations (not including HIV and STIs), collaborate with and provide guidance to local health departments regarding the control of infectious diseases, supervise epidemiologists in the division to ensure quality of work and lead the reconciliation process between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). This position will support the mission of the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration which is to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders by decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. This position reports to the Chief, Division of Infectious Disease Surveillance.\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \nExperience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. \nNotes: \n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience. \n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. \n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must possess two years of experience preventing or controlling communicable diseases in a local, state or federal public health agency.\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\n\n\n1. Experience supervising staff in a public health setting.\n\n\n2. Experience conducting epidemiologic studies and investigations of communicable disease cases.\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto ....Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at ....\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at ... ....\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: ... or MD TTY Relay Service ....\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n