Disease Control Specialist

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Office of State Epidemiology has an opening for a full time Disease Control Specialist in Reno, NV. Disease Control Specialists play a key role in protecting community health through advanced epidemiological investigations and ongoing disease surveillance. In this position, you will identify, monitor, and respond to communicable, infectious, and chronic diseases. Specialists apply a high level of knowledge and independent judgment and may provide guidance or training to team members. Core duties involve investigating the origins and patterns of diseases, responding quickly to unusual illness activity or potential outbreaks, advising on measures...