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Infectious Disease Control Consultant - 20013578 260002DM Health Health Ryan F. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly. Ryan F. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly. Apr 1 2026 115900 PM Apr 1 2026 115900 PM Health Department Building HDBL 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215 Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215 United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus 34.96 34.96 Full-time Full-time M-F 8a-5p M-F 8a-5p Classified Classified 1199 1199 Nursing Nursing Risk Assessment Education Public Health Risk Assessment Education Public Health Consultation Verbal Communication Written Communication Observation Consultation Verbal Communication Written Communication Observation
Infectious Disease Control Consultant
About Us Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases, e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases, and vector-borne diseases.
The bureau works closely with local health departments (LHDs), healthcare providers, and laboratories to ensure that infectious disease reports are reviewed and investigated timely; the program provides technical expertise and coordination to LHDs, healthcare providers, laboratories, and where appropriate, the general public.
What Youll Do Acts as statewide expert on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control field activities, e.g., community outreach, targeted testing, contact investigation, outbreak response, and cultural competence.
Unusual Working Conditions Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious and/or communicable diseases.
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment:
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU 1199 Pay Range Schedule.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website.
Our benefits package includes:
Position Qualifications Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code AND 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection & at least 3 of the following:
OR Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required but not for the mandated licensure.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
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Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework, or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered official only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entitys award of a putative degree.
Supplemental Information All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Application Procedures All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education, and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
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Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana, recreational marijuana, non-medical cannabis. Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy HR-39 and as outlined in the posting.