Public Health Investigator

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Investigator

SALARY:

$43,712.50 - $56,538.46

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

01/14/2026

Closing Date:

01/29/2026 12:00 a.m.

This position is in the STI/HIV Program of the Health Department. The program operates four days a week in the Warren/SW Health Center, and one day at in the Mt. Clemens/Central Health Center.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Program Supervisor, assists in the preliminary provision of sexually transmitted infection prevention, detection, treatment and referral services for clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in disease prevention, detection, treatment, and referral for sexually transmitted infections, specifically for HIV Counseling, Partner Services (PS).

Performs client interviews and HIV pre- and post-test counseling, and conducts field investigations of contacts of reportable sexually transmitted infections. 

Performs laboratory duties, which included CLIA waived testing, test documentation, packing and shipping of clinical specimens, as needed.

Inputs and maintains data in the database systems, such as the HIV Event System and the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and generates reports as needed from various systems. 

Provides STI/HIV education at schools, health fairs and other settings. 

Participates in professional development programs. 

Operates an automobile while performing assigned duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

• One (1) year experience performing disease investigation or performing field work

• As a condition of employment, an employee in this classification must possess a Michigan Partner Services (PS) certification and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services HIV Test Counselor certification within the first year of employment.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a health related field

• Experience working in a health or sexually transmitted infection or HIV program

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

• Interviewing and counseling techniques and principles

• Educational/prevention methods and techniques as applicable to people of diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Public health principles and practices

• Diagnostic tests for communicable diseases; methods of transmission, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, development, and treatment of communicable diseases; medical terminology and corresponding terminology used by clinical researchers, providers, and the general public

• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

Skill in:

• Motivational interviewing and counseling, conducting interviews of a highly personal nature Telephone and in-person interviewing to complete investigations with clients

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge Discuss sensitive and confidential health matters with clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental, yet direct manner

• Maintain confidentiality of all records and information according to HIPAA, as well as county and state regulations

• Research and utilize community resources

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Speak and understand a language other than English (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) is preferred

• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: O

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

The UAW Local 889 (Specialized Offices) bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.