What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disease Investigation & Intervention Specialist I position at Southern Nevada Health District?
Job Overview
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Disease Investigation and Intervention Specialist I in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division.
Responsible for assisting with duties related to the investigation, identification, surveillance, and prevention of communicable diseases; provides health education on disease prevention and control; conducts professional interaction with healthcare providers and the public on disease related issues; and performs related duties as assigned.
This position is funded by a grant and the continuation of the position depends on the availability of grant funds and the business requirements of SNHD. If the funding is discontinued or becomes unavailable, your employment may be terminated without the right to appeal.
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Minimum Qualifications
Disease Investigation and Intervention Specialist I
Education, Training, And Experience
Documents Required At The Time Of Application
Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)
Monday, November 16, 2026
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available in person and/or via TEAMS and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
NOTE: E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension @snhd.org, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure you receive e-mail notifications from SNHD.
Healthly People in a Healthy Southern Nevada!
Benefit Highlights
The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.
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Please list your experience conducting interviews of a personal nature, in particular, interviews concerning sexual histories and/or present/past substance use. Please list the job(s) you received this experience and what you were required to do in the job. If no experience put N/A.
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Please list your experience working in the field. Please provide examples of the field work you have done and what job(s) you received this experience. If no experience put N/A.
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Please list your experience working with community outreach and the job(s) in which you received this experience. If no experience put N/A.
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Please list any experience you have with phlebotomy, sample collection, and laboratory processes. If no experience put N/A.
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Disease Investigation and Intervention Specialist I in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division.
Responsible for assisting with duties related to the investigation, identification, surveillance, and prevention of communicable diseases; provides health education on disease prevention and control; conducts professional interaction with healthcare providers and the public on disease related issues; and performs related duties as assigned.
This position is funded by a grant and the continuation of the position depends on the availability of grant funds and the business requirements of SNHD. If the funding is discontinued or becomes unavailable, your employment may be terminated without the right to appeal.
Click here to familiarize yourself with the position and its physical requirements
Click here to learn more about SNHD and our Healthy Southern Nevada Initiative.
Minimum Qualifications
Disease Investigation and Intervention Specialist I
Education, Training, And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in biological sciences, epidemiology, or a closely related physical science field; OR an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s license.
- Previous experience working with at risk/vulnerable populations preferred.
Documents Required At The Time Of Application
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Question(s)
Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)
Monday, November 16, 2026
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available in person and/or via TEAMS and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
NOTE: E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension @snhd.org, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure you receive e-mail notifications from SNHD.
Healthly People in a Healthy Southern Nevada!
Benefit Highlights
The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.
- Flexible work schedules, including a four-day,10-hour work week option (not applicable for all positions)
- Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting
- 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
- No social security or state income tax deductions
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose from
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee discount perks
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Please list your experience conducting interviews of a personal nature, in particular, interviews concerning sexual histories and/or present/past substance use. Please list the job(s) you received this experience and what you were required to do in the job. If no experience put N/A.
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Please list your experience working in the field. Please provide examples of the field work you have done and what job(s) you received this experience. If no experience put N/A.
03
Please list your experience working with community outreach and the job(s) in which you received this experience. If no experience put N/A.
04
Please list any experience you have with phlebotomy, sample collection, and laboratory processes. If no experience put N/A.
- Required Question