First consideration will be given to applicants who apply before July 31, 2024.
Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is seeking to fill one Career Service Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) position as a Zoonotic Disease Team Manager in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization Section (CD-Imms).
The PHV Zoonotic Disease Team Manager will provide clinical and technical expertise, leadership, and strategic direction for: veterinary public health; communicable disease epidemiology related to zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases; and environmental health issues related to conditions that impact animals and people. The PHV will lead the zoonoses program and oversee team activities related to pandemic preparedness, prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control strategies applying a One Health approach. The PHV will model a culture of a healthy organization by supporting employee engagement and professional growth opportunities, anti-racist and trauma informed policies and practices, and practices that strengthen cross-collaboration.
This position reports to the Investigations Branch Manager and will work closely with Environmental Health (EH) staff and members of CD-Imms, including managers, program leads, veterinarians, public health nurses, disease investigators, and epidemiologists.
Reasonable and necessary moving expenses up to a maximum of $15,000 may be available if the successful candidate is relocating from outside of Washington.
In accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan, the position supports and advances Public Health values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to community members.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx 
Job Function #1: Provide clinical, technical, and strategic direction and oversight for zoonotic diseases, emerging infectious diseases, and environmental exposures to address pandemic preparedness, prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control activities in collaboration with team, Section leadership, and EH colleagues.

• Example duties include:
  • Develop, lead, and manage prevention, investigation, control, and communication strategies and activities that impact both humans and animals.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health partners to lead the investigation of outbreaks and biosecurity issues within animal shelters or pet businesses and rodent infestations. Perform field inspections when needed.
  • Inform or lead One Health activities that enhance multidisciplinary collaborations to improve health outcomes for people, animals, and the environment.

Job Function #2: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and community engagement to strengthen zoonotic disease systems and address health disparities in King County.

• Example duties include:
  • Collaborate with partners and the community to advance equity by developing systems, policies, and practices that prioritize communities, identify health disparities and address them.
  • Coordinate with key agency and academic partners to monitor zoonotic disease incidence and trends and other issues of public health importance.
  • Represent Public Health through a variety of formats and serve as spokesperson with media and other stakeholders on veterinary public health issues.

Job Function #3: Lead continuous quality improvement, program development, and grants to support program sustainability.

• Example duties include:
  • Serve as the technical expert or principal investigator for grant applications related to zoonotic diseases and One Health issues.
  • Participate in the WA State One Health Collaborative and the Community of Practice.
  • Support evaluation of key metrics and business processes, provide feedback, and implement changes as indicated.

Job Function #4: Provide supervisory, mentorship, and cross-coverage support.

• Example duties include:
  • Supervise assigned staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and levels of experience.
  • Once trained, provide back-up coverage to other team managers, veterinarians, and leads as needed across notifiable conditions managed by CD-Imms.
  • Participate in afterhours (evening, night, weekend, and holiday) on-call work rotations, including shared back-up monitoring/response of all high priority afterhours work with other team managers and urgent public health veterinary issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in veterinary medicine from an accredited university
• A valid Washington State license to practice veterinary medicine or the ability to obtain licensure within 1 year of employment start date. The license must be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, mentorship, and leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with strategic planning, program/project development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in directing the complex, unpredictable, and fast-paced work of a large, multidisciplinary staff and building effective teams while ensuring staff well-being.
• Specialized training or experience with infectious disease epidemiology and clinical characteristics, surveillance systems, disease investigation, prevention and control measures, and environmental health practices with specific expertise in zoonoses and/or emerging infectious diseases.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting disease control regulations and codes and adapting guidance to various settings.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data to guide development of policies, public health decision-making, and continuous quality improvement.
• Professional or personal experience with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status).
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and inclusion.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, mentorship, and leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with strategic planning, program/project development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skill in grant writing and managing grants and contracts.
• Successful completion of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship or equivalent epidemiology training (e.g., CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship).
• Master of public health or equivalent experience.
• Skill in emergency/pandemic preparedness planning and response.
• Clinical veterinary experience.
• Experience working in a public health agency.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate principles of equity and social justice into strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Bilingual

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

First consideration will be given to applicants who apply before July 31, 2024. 
 
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
 
Necessary Special Requirements:

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

TIMELINE: Candidates who pass the initial screening (based on their responses to the supplemental questions) will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks after the application period closes. Eligible candidates will be invited to at least one (and possibly two) interviews. Candidates will generally be notified of a final decision within 3-4 weeks of their interview date.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Public Health - Seattle & King County strives to be accessible to those we serve. This position may require flexibility to accommodate different work schedules and work locations. These positions participate in the Section's response during outbreaks and emergencies as approved by supervisor. This position also participates in the afterhours (evening, night, weekend, and holiday) on-call work rotation, including shared back-up monitoring/response of all high priority afterhours work with other team managers and urgent public health veterinary issues.

TELECOMMUTING: The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly through teleworking for the remainder of 2024, with reporting to office or field locations as needed (plan for about once per month but varies). We anticipate transitioning to hybrid work in January 2025, with return to regular in-office work 1-2 days/week.
 
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is not represented by a labor union.
 
CONTACT: If you have questions, please contact Sarah Dunkinson, sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov.