Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually Location : Richmond Co Health Dept Laney Walker, GA Job Type: Full Time Salaried Job Number: 2025-09834 Division/Section: District 6 County Position Opening Date: 01/08/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application. As a Communicable Disease Specialist within East Central Public Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Job Responsibilities Under supervision will serve as CDS for the STD prevention program n/a Be Responsible for conducting timely disease intervention functions to control and prevent infectious diseases; provide health education to patients, their partners, clinicians and other community members; counseling patients performing investigations to gather information to coordinate testing and surveillance input into regional database Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR four years of outreach experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors science, or other related public health degree plus experience working in public health, medical, disease investigation or community-based organization. Additional Information Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
[email protected]. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. No benefits are offered for part time employees. 01 I understand that if my application (we do not review resumes) doesn't reflect the minimum educations or experience required for this position it will not be referred to the hiring manager.
02 Do you have a bachelor's degree in public health or related field?
03 Select all you have had working experience in:
- Public Health
- Medical
- Disease investigation
- Community based organization
- STD Prevention program
04 Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
05 Are you a United States citizen?
06 Are you an alien authorized to work in the United States?
07 Are you a current Government employee of the State of Georgia?
08 Do you have any relatives working for the Department of Public Health?
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