Disease Control Program Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

The Disease Control Program provides investigation and related activities for reportable diseases. This is a Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) mandated program. We are seeking an individual with experience in working with communicable disease control and prevention and supervision of an interdisciplinary team. We look forward to welcoming an individual who embraces and thrives in a dynamic working environment, has strong communication and collaboration skills, and enjoys working with a diverse community.

What You'll Be DoingKey Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Disease Control Program/Immunization Program and interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee and manage the after-hours on-call Community Health Nurse team.
• Administer the program and program practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, such as COMAR, CDC, MOSH, and OSHA.
• Oversee and administer the Local Health Department Office of Vital Records.
• Manage and oversee state and local funding for the Disease Control/Immunization Program, including budget and contract monitoring.
• Serve as liaison between the local health department, Maryland Department of Health, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Disease Control/Immunization Program and participate in state cohort and case reviews, Disease Control Council of Governments (COG), public health emergency preparedness and response activities, and other stakeholder activities and trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.1.

Evening and Weekend Hours:

This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends.2.

Working Offsite Locations:

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.3.

Financial Disclosure Requirement:

The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience overseeing a disease control and prevention program, including supervision of staff and management of contracts and grants.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Note:

Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.

License:

Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preferred Criteria:

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience working in a community or public health setting.
  
• Experience working with electronic health records, other electronic databases, fee collection administration, and data collection and analysis
  
• Familiarity and experience working with State and Federal infection control and prevention regulations and guidelines as they relate to communicable disease control and prevention and adult and childhood immunizations.
  
• Experience with oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Familiarity with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice.
  
• Licensed ed Nurse who has credentials within the State of Maryland.

Please upload a copy of your unexpired credentials.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiringmontgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

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