Field Coordinator - NHBS PITCH Study

Position Summary

The HIV/STD/HCV Program is seeking to hire a Field Coordinator (Project/Program Manager I) to assist with project coordination and participate in data collection for the Seattle site of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS). NHBS was implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2004 to monitor behaviors in populations that may be at increased risk for HIV acquisition and/or transmission. The core populations of interest include men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), people at increased risk for heterosexually acquired HIV (HET), and women of transgender experience and trans-feminine people (WTE/TFP). Findings from NHBS are used to enhance the understanding of HIV prevalence, risk and testing behaviors in these groups, and to develop and evaluate HIV prevention programs. 

This position will work in the HIV/STD/HCV Program conducting different project coordination activities to support the work of NHBS across King and Snohomish Counties, with the potential to work on other surveys. The primary focus of this position will be on the NHBS-HET survey in 2025. This position will work at 0.8-1.0 FTE to assist the Assessments Coordinator (PPMIII) for NHBS in collecting data for the formative assessment and preparing for and managing survey data collection. Anticipated participation in the formative phase is March 2025, with data collection to begin in June 2025 and end November 2025, including closeout activities through December 2025. This position has the possibility for an extension of job duties for future cycles of NHBS. 

Duties include assisting with coordinating, collecting, and summarizing data for assessment and evaluation activities; leading field site activities; coordinating the interview staff administering the project survey via interviewing and HIV testing and counseling by field staff; and additional duties as assigned by the Assessments Coordinator.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. 

 

Background

 

Temporary opportunity.  Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last eight (8) months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions.  The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

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.

 

The county government has 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

 

Work Schedule 

Monday to Thursday 10:00AM -- 6:00PM (7 Hours) – Field Day, and Friday (4 Hours) – Office/Admin Day Subject to change dependent on needs of project. Non-Exempt and subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act/overtime eligible. Position works between 32 and 40 hours per week.

 

Work Location

Currently based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 but subject to change in the future. Work will be performed in the field at various sites throughout King and Snohomish Counties. 

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. 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.

• Assist with conducting qualitative interviews, focus groups, and observations in the community;  
• Assist with building relationships with people, businesses and organizations who are part of and/or serve communities of interest, especially communities that face oppression from multiple angles (based on racial identity, gender identity, stigmatized work, HIV status, etc.);  
• Assist with leading field site(s) and mobile activities;
• Coordinate field staff, including crowd management in public settings;
• Operate a County vehicle to drive to field sites;
• Lead and support a team of interviewers, who:
  • Screen potential participants for eligibility and obtain informed consent,
  • Conduct in-depth, standardized surveys with study participants,
  • Collect and process specimens for HIV via blood draw/finger stick and other specimen collection as needed, like Syphilis, and
  • Provide HIV harm reduction counseling and local resources.  

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum): 

• Experience working with and/or supporting people of diverse backgrounds including people of color, people who are unstably housed, people born outside of the US, people who are transgender, people who inject drugs, people living with HIV, etc. 
• Basic knowledge of how to conduct one-on-one and focus group interviews (more in-depth training will be provided). 
• Enthusiasm for and ability to approach strangers and quickly build connection and rapport. 
• Ability to strictly adhere to detailed survey research protocols.  
• Ability to comply with strict protocols for confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of HIV, including other STI and HCV. 
• Ability to build relationships with diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups. 
• Ability to work with the public in social settings. 
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations. 
• Strong oral, digital and written communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail, organization and coordination. 
• Ability to learn project-specific computer applications. 
• Certified to perform fingerstick/ phlebotomy or willingness to attend training.
• A valid WA State Driver License or the ability to obtain one upon employment if offered this position.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired): 

• Experience in conducting standardized surveys. 
• Experience in gathering both quantitative and qualitative data. 
• Experience working with NHBS populations of interest – MSM, HET, PWID, WTE. 
• Experience in HIV counseling and testing, including STI and HCV.  
• Knowledge of medical and social services available to NHBS populations of interest. 
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish. 

 

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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.

Who May Apply

Term Limited Temporary positions are open to the general public. This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

 

Application Process

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.

 

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.

 

Union Membership not represented by a labor union.

 

Contact

For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst, at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov. 

Salary : $40 - $51