Communicable Disease Investigator Level I/II

Under direction, the Communicable Disease Investigator Level I/II investigates routine communicable disease cases and conducts interviews; locates suspects and/or contacts and arranges for their medical examination and treatment for control purposes; provides health education on communicable disease prevention and control.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of an Associate's Degree, or higher from an accredited college or university in Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Biological Science, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field; or 60 semester units (90 quarter units), from an accredited college or university, of which 24 semester units (36 quarter units) must have been in Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Biological Science, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field. 

One year of full-time paid/voluntary/internship experience performing duties related to communicable disease investigation, counseling, or health education. 

Note: Education above the 60 semester units (90 quarter units) or an AA Degree from an accredited college or university in a field, such as Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Biological Science, Health Education, Public Health or closely related field that is directly related to the knowledge and abilities specified for this class may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis (3 semester units or 4 quarter units = one month of experience).