Communicable Disease Investigator

Posting Date
07/29/26

Application Deadline
08/02/26

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.50 - $29.25 hourly

Full Pay Range: $22.50 - $36.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department Public  Health About the Position Are you committed to serving your community?

As a Communicable Disease Investigator, you will play an important role in our efforts to reduce the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Maricopa County! We will count on you to conduct case investigations, including identifying and interviewing contacts and providing testing recommendations and education to clients, medical providers, the community, and staff.

About UsCome work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require Two years of experience conducting health field investigations, community outreach, and/or case management

Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, medical technology, health sciences, or a health-related fieldA combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or state health services agency

Experience working with the public, conducting health-related field investigations for communicable diseases

Experience working in a medical field, drawing blood, doing case investigative work, and/or interviewing or counseling clients

Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services

Experience working with STIs or epidemiological data related to STIsBilingual skills in English and Spanish Job Contributions Conduct confidential field and telephone investigations by researching, identifying, locating, and contacting individuals in Maricopa County who have been diagnosed with, or may have been exposed to, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Notify clients of HIV and STI test results and refer them to appropriate medical providers for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care to reduce disease transmission and improve health outcomes

Interview individuals diagnosed with HIV or other STIs to obtain epidemiological information, including risk factors, disease history, and potential sources of exposure

Elicit, locate, notify, and interview sexual and other identified contacts of infected individuals to facilitate testing, treatment, and prevention services

Refer clients to appropriate internal and…