PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST II
PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST II
(Job Opening ID #512460)
Several full-time and full-time limited-term
positions available with KCMO’s Health
Department, Public Communicable Disease
Prevention Division, 2400 Troost. Normal
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m. 5:00 p.m. As a condition of
employment with the City of KCMO
Health Department, all new employees
will be required to submit or provide
documentation of receiving an influenza
(Flu) Vaccination. Works under the general
direction of the STD Prevention/Intervention
Epidemiology Specialist of the Division and
works in close collaboration with other
supervisors, clinicians and staff. Has wide
latitude for the exercise of independent
judgment and initiative within the STD
Program. Directs, monitors, evaluates,
develops Disease Intervention Specialists
(DIS) to enable the STD Program in meeting
short/long-term objectives and increase
program effectiveness. Performs highly
complex supervisory, administrative,
technical functions to ensure compliance
with program objectives as defined by state
and federal standards. Provides extensive
training for new staff, assists DIS in
developing productive work habits and
establishes daily priorities. Develops and
performs accountability measures, case
reviews, audits. Is routinely exposed to
explicit sexual language and images.
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s
degree and 2 years of health related work
experience, including 1 year at a level
comparable to the City’s Public Health
Specialist; OR an accredited Master’s
degree and 1 year of health related work
experience at a level comparable to the
City’s Public Health Specialist; OR an
accredited Master’s degree in Public Health;
OR an equivalent combination of qualifying
education and experience. Must pass a pre-
employment drug screen and post-offer
physical examination as prescribed by the
City. Salary Range: $21.46-$33.88/hour.
Application Deadline: June 22, 2020.
Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an
equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse workforce.