What are the responsibilities and job description for the FoodCORE Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61041068 position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
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This Program Coordinator I position will serve as liaison between South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) for trace-back activities and food complaints. This position will be responsible for reporting required data to the Centers for Disease and Prevention's (CDC) web-based platform the System for Enteric Disease Response, Investigation, and Coordination (SEDRIC). Enhance data accuracy and enable CDC to immediately review Epi data to be more informed about regional and state clusters. Other duties include performing timely and accurate data entry for all foodborne and acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in South Carolina. Also, serve as a back-up for FoodCORE regional health educators.
Serve as liaison between S.C Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) for trace-back activities and food complaints.
Maintain appropriate record of food complaint responses and assist in epidemiological investigations particularly for CDES on-call activities.
Enter and complete the Pathogen-specific surveillance forms within SEDRIC, mainly Listeria, Enteric Fever Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi and other pathogens.
Perform data entry in SEDRIC for FoodCORE isolates Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Salmonella, Listeria, Shigella, and Campy that are linked to clusters or to Reoccurring, Emerging, and Persisting (REP) enteric bacterial strains and reported via the Genomic Cluster Report in South Carolina Electronic reporting system.
Respond to all CDC inquiries regarding specific isolates in SEDRIC. For isolates linked to a national outbreak, this position will coordinate the supplemental questionnaire' s completion and its subsequent upload into SEDRIC.
Serve as a back-up for FoodCORE regional health educators.
Perform timely and accurate data entry for all foodborne and acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in South Carolina. Also, Assist with compiling monthly reports of norovirus outbreaks.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in public health. A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education or physical education and health education experience may be substituted for the required work experience. The agency's requirements are: a bachelor' s degree in public health or a related technical field or an associate degree plus two (2) years of public health or related experience. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of public health education and promotion. Familiarity with foodborne disease pathogens and infectious disease surveillance. Ability to track common exposures across multiple food complaints using an Excel spreadsheet. Strong ability to communicate orally with effective interpersonal skills. Ability to perform data collection and data analysis. Knowledge of standard descriptive statistical methods. Experienced in telephone interviews. Ability to present information in written and oral form.
Additional Comments
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant Employees (TGE) positions that includes:
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
This Program Coordinator I position will serve as liaison between South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) for trace-back activities and food complaints. This position will be responsible for reporting required data to the Centers for Disease and Prevention's (CDC) web-based platform the System for Enteric Disease Response, Investigation, and Coordination (SEDRIC). Enhance data accuracy and enable CDC to immediately review Epi data to be more informed about regional and state clusters. Other duties include performing timely and accurate data entry for all foodborne and acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in South Carolina. Also, serve as a back-up for FoodCORE regional health educators.
Serve as liaison between S.C Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) for trace-back activities and food complaints.
Maintain appropriate record of food complaint responses and assist in epidemiological investigations particularly for CDES on-call activities.
Enter and complete the Pathogen-specific surveillance forms within SEDRIC, mainly Listeria, Enteric Fever Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi and other pathogens.
Perform data entry in SEDRIC for FoodCORE isolates Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Salmonella, Listeria, Shigella, and Campy that are linked to clusters or to Reoccurring, Emerging, and Persisting (REP) enteric bacterial strains and reported via the Genomic Cluster Report in South Carolina Electronic reporting system.
Respond to all CDC inquiries regarding specific isolates in SEDRIC. For isolates linked to a national outbreak, this position will coordinate the supplemental questionnaire' s completion and its subsequent upload into SEDRIC.
Serve as a back-up for FoodCORE regional health educators.
Perform timely and accurate data entry for all foodborne and acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in South Carolina. Also, Assist with compiling monthly reports of norovirus outbreaks.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in public health. A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education or physical education and health education experience may be substituted for the required work experience. The agency's requirements are: a bachelor' s degree in public health or a related technical field or an associate degree plus two (2) years of public health or related experience. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of public health education and promotion. Familiarity with foodborne disease pathogens and infectious disease surveillance. Ability to track common exposures across multiple food complaints using an Excel spreadsheet. Strong ability to communicate orally with effective interpersonal skills. Ability to perform data collection and data analysis. Knowledge of standard descriptive statistical methods. Experienced in telephone interviews. Ability to present information in written and oral form.
Additional Comments
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant Employees (TGE) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holiday
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TGE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a high school diploma and relevant program experience?
Which of the following best describes your relevant work experience?
Are you a current or former SCDPH employee?
Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $45,300 - $61,100?
This position will require the selected candidate to pass the credential verification process to access data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To do so, the selected candidate must provide their social security number and date of birth. They may also be asked questions about their credit history. Are you able to meet these requirements?
Do you have any experience or familiarity with foodborne disease pathogens and infectious disease surveillance?
If you answered "Yes" to Question six (6), please briefly describe your experience or familiarity. If you do not have any experience or familiarity, please type "N/A" below.
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Do you understand that this is a Temporary Grant position?
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and understand this statement.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and understand this statement.
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and understand this statement.
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Salary : $45,300 - $61,100