Rabies Prevention Investigator - 61160750 (Low Country)
State of South Carolina
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Rabies Prevention Investigator - 61160749 (Upstate)
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Upstate
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,100 - $52,100
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves investigating animal bites, enforcing rabies control measures, and educating the community to prevent rabies outbreaks in South Carolina.
You'll handle quarantines, lab submissions, and outreach events while being on call for emergencies.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about public health, animal care, and community safety who thrives in fieldwork and customer interactions.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or associate's degree with 2 years relevant experience, or high school diploma with 4 years relevant experience
- At least 4 years in customer service, environmental health, or related role
- Strongly preferred: Experience as veterinarian assistant, technician, zookeeper, wildlife technician, or kennel technician
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Valid driver's license with clean 10-year driving record
- Ability to work 24/7 on-call rotations, including holidays and weekends
- Willingness to work during emergencies or disasters per state plan
Full Job Description
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Performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and investigations for the Rabies Prevention Program. Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the Rabies Prevention Program and participate with rabies on procedures.
Conducts animal bite investigations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and enforcement requirements per the Rabies Control Act. Investigates animal bite reports/potential rabies exposures, issues quarantine notices for animals as required using agency technological reporting software. In coordination with external and internal stakeholders, submits prepared animal specimens to laboratory for testing. Submits detailed, factual, and complete inspection reports in a timely manner as outlined in the rabies SOP for the agency. Communicates effectively with victims and stakeholders following programmatic guidance, and state/federal laws and regulations. Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of the Rabies Program and participates with rabies on call procedures to include holidays and weekends.
Assists in the coordination and promotion of rabies low-cost vaccine clinics and educational outreach events. Assists with conducting outreach as required when rabies positive cases have been identified. Provides technical assistance and proper documentation of investigations/activities; subject to 24/7 on-call and call back duties on a rotational basis. Completes all necessary administrative tasks and documentation as required and requested to include fulfilling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Performs other duties as assigned, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree; or an associate's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of relevant program experience.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Passionate about community health and safety. At least four (4) years of experience in customer service, environmental health, or a related role.
Experience as a veterinarian assistant or technician, zookeeper, wildlife technician, kennel technician, or a related role is strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Additional Information
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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