Communicable Disease Investigator

## Communicable Disease Investigator Apply:
1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 11, 2026 (4 days left to apply):
JR26290
** Posting Date
** 10/06/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 10/10/26
** Pay Range
** Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.25 - $29.63 hourly  Full Range: $23.25 - $36.00 hourly    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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 Us
** Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd 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 health equity 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, with hybrid work schedule options
* 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 an 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, AZ
** We 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 field
* A combination of post‐secondary education and 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 STIs
* Bilingual in English and Spanish
** Job Contributions
*** Conduct confidential field and telephone investigations by researching, identifying, locating, and…