HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Talbot County Health Department

100 S. Hanson Street

Easton, MD  21601

The Contractual Health Services Specialist II is the full performance level of health related investigational work, both in the clinic and in the community. The position responsibilities are aimed at the identification control and care coordination of chronic diseases related to High Blood Pressure, DM, and other health conditions. The incumbent will assist with the system approach model following Million Heart Health initiatives including but not limited to bridging the gap within health care systems and to minimize or eliminate barriers by utilizing resources that facilitate timely quality care. This is a full-time contractual position which may require working evening, weekend, or holiday hours as needed.

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in or a minimum of thirty credits in one of the biological and/or physical sciences.

Experience:  Two years of experience in public health investigation work.

NOTES:

1.  Applicants may substitute one year of experience in public health investigation work for the thirty credits in one of the biological and/or physical sciences.

2.  Applicants may substitute a Master’s degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

3.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Public Health Officer or Preventive Medical Officer classifications or Public Health Officer or Preventive Medical Officer specialty codes in the public health inventigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and eduction.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.