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Disease Investigator

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Job ID

33083

Location

2201 Shannon Place SE

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

07/31/2026

Date Closed

08/03/2026

Minimum Rate

$74,893.00

Maximum Rate

$96,547.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Special Area

Agency

Department of Health

Grade

11

Bargaining Unit

1_2

Type of Appointment

Career Service - Reg Appt

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General Job Information

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America.  We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:

Job Summary:

This position is located in the District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health). This position is responsible for collecting case investigation data, providing technical assistance to internal and external partners for case reporting, and conducting assigned disease investigations for the purposes of initiating individual intervention and prevention services and monitoring population trends for program planning and implementation. They will work under the supervision of the Disease Investigation Program Manager and are expected to conduct these activities in both steady-state and outbreak scenarios.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position will serves as primary Disease Investigators for infectious diseases, and will be responsible for monitoring data sources for incoming case reports and completing the investigation of events pertaining to infectious diseases in District residents. This includes conducting interviews with DC residents, following up on test results, making recommendations on post-exposure prophylaxis, and providing education and prevention messages. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating with healthcare providers to complete case reports, obtain final test results, and complete contact trading as needed. The incumbent will also be responsible for compiling and entering data and reporting notifiable diseases to federal partners and other pertinent stakeholders.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression. Examples of specialized experience include: designing and performing disease investigation studies to evaluate public health issues and producing reports on findings as a result of epidemiological studies.

Bachelor''s or graduate higher level degree, major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position is preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is sedentary. There may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work is performed in a typical office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions are required.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration: Open to Public

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service (CS) position

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1810-11

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2978, and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation:

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

(a) Criminal background check;

(b) Traffic record check (as applicable);

(c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);

(d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and

(e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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