Vivinavi : Seattle : (United States) Seattle

Administrative Specialist III - Mobile Vaccine Response Team [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4690854 ] 10/17/2024 06:37 AM PDT

Department of Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Mobile Vaccine Response Team is seeking an *Administrative Specialist III*. The Administrative Specialist will work in close collaboration with the mobile vaccine response team members, members of the Immunization Branch, Vaccine Preventable Disease Investigations & Response Team, and other members of the Immunization Branch of the Communicable Disease & Immunization (CD-IMMS) section to support vaccination efforts to mitigate the risk of large or disruptive vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in under-immunized communities and to provide rapid vaccination (post-exposure prophylaxis) in settings where risk of exposure to a confirmed case is high. This position is based in the Chinook Building in Downtown Seattle however the incumbent will support vaccination clinics in non-traditional settings such as shelters, homes, places of worship, and community centers throughout King County. Populations of focus include people experiencing homelessness and newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum. The incumbent will report to the Healthcare and VPD Outbreak Response Team Manager in the Immunization Branch of the CD-IMMS section of the Prevention Division.

 

*Why Join Our Team?*

The Immunization Program is staffed with a talented and mission-driven team that works collaboratively, is solution oriented, and creates an environment of mutual respect. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build upon the strong foundation that’s been established during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve adult vaccination coverage levels in King County, focusing on our most vulnerable residents. Our Immunization Teams conducts a variety of educational programs on immunization s for children and adults. Additionally, they provide training and education to healthcare professionals across King County.

 

*Background*

The Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization (CD-Imms) section resides within the Prevention Division here in Public Health – Seattle & King County. The CD-Imms section focuses on three major functions: Disease Surveillance, Case Investigation, and Intervention. The section is led by the Chief and the Deputy Chief and is composed of 4 teams: Investigations, Analytics and Informatics, Immunization and Administration. We are a large, skilled, passionate team of ~100 FTEs that oversees the 65+ reportable diseases and conditions (excluding TB, STD, and HIV) from healthcare professionals and laboratories in King County. Some of our work includes investigating cases and identifying other exposed persons requiring follow up; analyze disease report data and trends to identity opportunities for disease prevention; monitor emergency department visits for indications of outbreaks or biological terrorism; conduct influenza surveillance year-round. We also lead immunization strategies to increase vaccine uptake especially among school age children and high-risk groups. Cross-collaboration across teams is central to our workflow and each team supports one another to achieve the objectives of the section.

Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. *This TLT is currently anticipated to last until December 31, 2025*. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions.  The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have *supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment*.

*"Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. "*

 

*Commitment To Equity and Social Justice*

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

 

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

 

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

 

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

 

*Work Schedule*

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a FLSA overtime eligible non-exempt position.

 

*Work Location*

Primary work location is based at the Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.   https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/about/contact-us/locations/chinook

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