Communicable Disease and Vaccine Preventable Disease Supervisor (Health Department)

Salary : $87,262.80 - $128,936.16 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-010
Department: Health Dept
Division: Health Department Prevention Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

This position is open until filled.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

Why Join Snohomish County??
Snohomish County's commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound, we are situated near some of the country's most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

?Teleworking Options?
The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles however, it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely, employees are expected to?maintain?a home workspace with?an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive?during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to?support working remotely.

Description
We are seeking a dynamic and flexible individual for a supervisory role that will oversee both the Communicable Disease and Vaccine Preventable Disease programs. Initially, the Supervisor will lead the Communicable Disease program, with the potential to transition to the Vaccine Preventable Disease program based on evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced public health environment.

Work is performed under limited management and requires independent judgment and discretion. The Manager or designee sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent develops the specific tasks necessary to complete the work within the timelines given, and is responsible for the work performed, prepares, and carries out the work plans, resolves most conflicts that may arise, coordinates work with others and uses independent judgment concerning appropriate methods and procedures. Incumbent will keep the Director regularly informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, and issues with far reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work and effectiveness of results.
Job Duties

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversees the coordination of staff in developing and managing.
• Provide instruction and training for assigned staff including quality, quantity and consistency of work and to ensure uniformity among field staff in the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Represent the department in meetings and projects as assigned.
• Initiate the development of program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitor program goals and objectives; assure services are delivered in an efficient, cost-effective, and productive manner.
• Ensure consolidated contract requirements are met and milestones are completed
• Prepare reports and other documents as needed; complete and/or review paperwork such as project reports.
• Promotes a professional, supportive, and positive work environment.
• Proactively build a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team, the department, and Snohomish County; apply an equity lens to the oversight of assigned functions, model appropriate behavior, and keep current with developments and practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Assess, identify, plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities to improve communicable disease rates and to address disease control issues
• Promote the reporting of notifiable conditions with health care providers, laboratories, and veterinarians
• Participate on community-based coalitions and collaborations to address communicable disease issues
• Coordinate and develop disease control activities and updates that promote education and knowledge for health care providers
• Serve as a liaison to and resource for providers; provide consultative and technical assistance on notifiable conditions
• Assist Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response staff to find vaccine resources for disease prophylaxis
• Coordinate and oversee the work of clinical and program support staff including the distribution of workload
• Provide technical expertise, coaching, and correction on tasks specific to vaccine - related projects, initiatives, and activities.
• Plan and implement the delivery of vaccines to populations of focus.
• Monitor and evaluate vaccine activities and assure vaccine accountability. Develop reporting protocols and ensure the preparation of comprehensive reports according to the established protocols
• Ensure that protocols, policies, and evaluation actions are current and implemented to track and monitor vaccine purchased by the Health Department and needed to ensure appropriate immunization coverage of various populations.

Associated Duties:

• Represents management during labor negotiations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful Incumbents for this Position will have the:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques, and practices of public health and population-based services.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including budget and contract monitoring, planning, program analysis, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and current developments related to emergency preparedness and response.
• Knowledge of public health, immunizations, customer service, planning, and evaluation.
• Skilled in utilized computer programs and a variety of software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other applications related to the area of assignment.
• Skilled in effectively organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to support the Heath Department and county's mission, vision, and organizational goals.
• Ability to assure that confidentiality is maintained as required and sensitive information is handled appropriately.
• Ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, including making presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department/county officials, colleagues, professionals, and the public.
• Ability to facilitate and lead group discussions and work effectively with a wide range of professional disciplines.
• Ability to apply sound independent judgment, creativity, and logical thinking and to make reasoned decisions within the scope of knowledge and authority.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a collaborative team-oriented environment.

Qualifications: Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a health related field such as nursing, biology, counseling, social science, or health education; and

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional Public Health experience, including two (2) years of communicable disease control or closely related field, and a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory/management experience
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Information:

• Valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Health District's insurance carrier

• Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Additional Information

Job Location and Equipment Utilized:
Work is performed in a variety of settings, such as office or community environments utilizing standard office and audio-visual equipment including personal computer and related software. Incumbent may have the ability to telecommute and would be approved by department leadership. Travel is required to locations both in and out of the County, particularly throughout the five counties of Region 1 and King County.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye-arm coordination to write and to operate computers and a variety of general office equipment. Requires mobility to accomplish other desktop work, retrieve files, and to move to various District locations.
• Requires visual acuity to read computer screens, printed materials, and detailed information; specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to use hand to eye coordination, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• May involve occasional kneeling, squatting, crouching, stooping, crawling, standing, bending, climbing (to stack, store or retrieve supplies or various office equipment or files).
• The incumbent is frequently required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or craw; and smell in the performance of field and office duties.
• Duties require the incumbent to carry supplies and/or equipment up and down stairs as well as into and out of a vehicle on a daily basis. Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds is required continuously, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires ability to drive an automobile and/or have sufficient mobility to access various work locations.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others orally, face to face and by telephone.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
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County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field such as nursing, biology, counseling, social science, or health education?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have four (4) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional Public Health experience, including two (2) years of communicable disease control or closely related field, and a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory/management experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question