PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST III
PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST III
(Job Opening ID #512462)
Two full-time positions available with
KCMO’s Health Department, Public Health
Preparedness Division, 2400 Troost. Normal
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. May be required to work
varied hours to respond to this public health
emergency. 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. Maintains operations,
investigations, disease surveillance in
accordance with prevailing public health
practice. Supervises the COVID-19 Disease
Investigation Unit and oversees numerous
levels of staff working to respond and slow
the COVID-19 pandemic. Assists with
Division representation to the media as
necessary. Maintains the direction, planning,
analysis and coordination of public health
programs alongside the clinical and
preparedness managers to assure efficient
and effective public health programs. May
require wearing a high efficiency respirator
mask and other personal protective
equipment when delivering services within
an area assessed as high risk for exposure to
infectious diseases. May lift up to 50 pounds
when assisting with community and clinic-
based activities. Performs the mastery of a
selection of basic clinical techniques and
procedures, not limited to phlebotomy,
administering and reading TB skin tests,
sputum induction and the operating of an X-
ray machine. REQUIRES an accredited
Bachelor’s degree and 4 (OR an accredited
Master’s degree and 2) years of responsible
health related experience in the fields of
public health with the federal, state or local
government or in the private health sector,
including 1 year at the level of the City’s
Public Health Specialist II; OR a doctorate
in veterinary science, health education or
public health or Doctor of Medicine (MD);
OR an equivalent combination of qualifying
education and experience, including 2 years
of experience at the level of the City’s
Public Health Specialist II. Must possess a
valid state-issued driver's license in
accordance with City of KCMO policies.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
and post-offer physical examination as
prescribed by the City. Salary Range:
$4,147-$6,769/month Application
Deadline: June 29, 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.