Disease Research and Intervention Specialist - Tuberculosis

Salary : $78,983.84 - $100,116.85 Annually
Location : Harborview Medical Center - 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026AO28092
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: D1 : WSCCCE L21HD-DPH
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
The DRIS will primarily be responsible for conducting contact investigations to find active and latent cases of tuberculosis (TB) among diverse populations of King County. This involves interviewing, educating, testing, and tracking clients' care, as well as, managing data. The DRIS will also support targeted testing initiatives and TB education for communities at higher risk of TB infection.
Note: This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months.
Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm ; occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Work Location

Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job Duties
• Maintain confidentiality of all records data and information as required by section, department or state regulation
• Conduct detailed interviews of individuals with active TB to gather relevant information to identify close contacts
• Interview, educate, test, and assist clients who are at risk for or have TB infection
• Work with private providers to ensure client care continuity
• Work in different settings including households, shelters, schools, businesses, and various other sites
• Provide direct transportation for clients/ families or transportation linkages (scheduling Hopelink when appropriate)
• Work in various Washington counties to support other local health jurisdiction tuberculosis efforts
• Assist in setting up appointments for clients internal and external to the TB Clinic
• Responsible for interjurisdictional transfers of contacts needing to be contacted for follow-up
• Documentation and data entry
• Perform phlebotomy for blood testing and administer TB skin tests, as appropriate
• Educate the public about TB infection
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minium:
• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease
• Experience with interviewing about sensitive information
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills that are culturally appropriate, respectful and non-judgmental
• Demonstrated ability to work within community organizations
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and data management
• Detail oriented
• Understanding of basic laboratory and medical terminology
• Experience talking on the phone with healthcare providers and laboratories
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times
Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, healthcare providers, and the general public
• Comfort in working in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction; excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Washington State Driver's License is required
• BLS CPR certification will be required to start work.

Desired:
• Experience working in a local or state public health setting
• Experience working with diverse communities on sensitive issues
• Experience supporting communicable disease investigations
• Experience conducting community outreach
Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Alexis Owens at

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Who May Apply

Anyone that qualifies

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume

(Please note: Cover letters and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and Pre-Employment Physical, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to For tips on interviewing, please visit
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CLA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

Local 21
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Do you have experience with working with diverse communities on potentially sensitive or confidential topics?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. Be specific and include in your response the employer/organization and position(s) where you gained this experience, as well as number of years of experience. If you do not have this experience, then type N/A.
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Do you have experience conducting interviews or assessments to gather accurate and complete information from individuals?

• Yes
• No

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