Job Details

Under general supervision, the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) performs professional public health investigative work focused on the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other communicable diseases, and zoonotic exposures including animal bites with rabies risk assessments.
This position conducts comprehensive case investigations; performs confidential interviews; completes partner services; assesses transmission risk; coordinates testing, treatment, and follow-up; and conducts field-based investigation is homes, healthcare settings, and community environments. The DIS applies independent judgment in prioritizing cases, determining public health interventions, and identifying situations requiring supervisory or medical escalation under established public health authority. In addition to communicable disease investigations, the DIS conducts animal bite investigations, assesses rabies exposure risk, coordinates quarantine or testing procedures in collaboration with animal control and healthcare providers, and ensures appropriate follow-up with exposed individuals.
The position requires advanced interviewing skills, investigative competencies, phlebotomy and specimen collection skills, and the ability to work autonomously in field settings. In the event of a public health emergency, this position may be assigned specialized duties or required to perform emergency response functions within or outside of Muskegon County.