Disease Intervention Specialist Series

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: February 6, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: February 6, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Pay Range:
  • Disease Intervention Specialist - $21.65 - $22.72 per hour
  • Advance Disease Intervention Specialist - $23.87 - $25.68 per hour
  • Sr Disease Intervention Specialist - $27.61 - $29.03 per hour
  • LPN/RN Disease Intervention Specialist - $32.06 - $36.38 per hour
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0243433) located in Wichita, specifically in the Sedgwick County Health Department.

Are you passionate about working within a diverse population? Join our team as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau for Disease Control & Prevention (BDCP) has several DIS positions vacant across the state. Disease Intervention Specialist have been the backbone of public health for decades. DIS in Kansas are public health professionals who use contact tracing and case investigation to prevent and control infectious diseases like Syphilis and HIV/AIDS.

As a DIS, you should possess certain skills such as, problem-solving skills, negotiation skills, investigative skills, and the ability to communicate and perform within a diverse population. This position supports the values of public health in Kansas by protecting and improving the health and environment for all Kansans.

DIS Specialize in:

• Public health investigations,
• Case management and analysis,
• Provider and community engagement, and
• Outbreak detection and response.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • High School /GED
  • Advance Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • High School /GED
  • Senior Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social sciences, Biology, or other health-related field.
  • LPN/RN Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • Nursing degree (college or technical)
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
  • LPN/RN Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kansas at the time of hire. or Eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas and one year of experience in registered nursing.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • One or more years of relevant work experience demonstrating the application of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary for the position.
    • One year of experience in public health work related to disease prevention, health education, or investigation.
    • Two years of other work experience providing client-centered service requiring advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate co-operation both among individuals and groups.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social sciences, Biology, or other health-related field may be substituted for the required experience.
  • Advance Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • Disease Intervention Specialist qualifications.
    • At least a year of experience working independently at the DIS level combined with accredited certification or other formal recognition of advanced technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Senior Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • Advance Disease Interventions Specialist qualifications
    • Senior DIS requires one or more years of specific work experience demonstrating the application of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary for the position.
    • One year of experience working independently at the ADV. DIS level.
    • Two or more years of experience working independently at the DIS level.
  • LPN/RN Disease Intervention Specialist Position
    • DIS-specific work experience must also include accredited certification or other formal recognition of advanced technical knowledge and expertise.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of methods used to prevent and control the spread of communicable infections.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply the use of computers and mobile devices for the collection of data.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally an in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain favorable interpersonal relationships with diverse populations.
  • Ability to collect, describe and analyze information to effectively solve problems, identify missing data.
  • Ability to act effectively in response to uncertainty, new information, or changed circumstances.
  • Knowledge of the methods used to conduct epidemiological field investigations.
  • One or more years of relevant work experience demonstrating the application of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary for the position.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social sciences, Biology, or other health-related field may be substituted for the required experience.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • LPN/RN Disease Intervention Specialist Position - License LPN or RN.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ashley Webb

Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.