PH Disease Intervention Specialist

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Publ Hlth Disease Intervention Spec I (S) Position Number 60039820 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 Winterville Field Services Office in Pitt 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 - $54,690.00 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 p