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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Public Health Program Specialist II
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 17370 Salary Grade: JH6
Approved: May 06, 2013 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 
Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.
  2. Conduct fact-finding or informational interviews.
  3. Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
  4. Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
  5. Conduct public health investigations as required by position and/or program.
  6. Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements
  7. Research information as requested or needed.
  8. Compile data/information and prepare reports
  9. Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB, HIV, STI education, testing and counseling.
  10. Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection
  11. Coordinate activities with other agencies/personnel as needed.
  12. Assist in training less experienced personnel.
  13. Provide public health follow up and linkage to care activities as required by position.
  14. Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to perform testing or conducting interviews, as needed.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of general public health programs, specifically those related to communicable disease.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable diseases prevention and control.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable disease control.
  • Skill in prioritizing tasks and time management.
  • Skill in oral and written communications, especially interviewing techniques.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Skill in recording data from interviews and investigations accurately.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of experience in public health outreach/ investigation or related field. 
  • Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and during employment, as required by position

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.