Disease Control Program Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland.

The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation.

Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS ) is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors.

The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations.

With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food.

HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential.

HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

The Disease Control Program provides investigation and related activities for reportable diseases.

This is a Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) mandated program.

We are seeking an individual with experience in working with communicable disease control and prevention and supervision of an interdisciplinary team.

We look forward to welcoming an individual who embraces and thrives in a dynamic working environment, has strong communication and collaboration skills, and enjoys working with a diverse community.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the Disease Control Program/Immunization Program and interdisciplinary team.

Oversee and manage the after-hours on-call Community Health Nurse team.

Administer the program and program practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, such as COMAR, CDC, MOSH, and OSHA.

Oversee and administer the Local Health Department Office of Vital Records.

Manage and oversee state and local funding for the Disease Control/Immunization Program, including budget and contract monitoring.

Serve as liaison between the local health department, Maryland Department of Health, and external stakeholders.

Represent the Disease Control/Immunization Program and participate in state cohort and case reviews, Disease Control Council of Governments (COG), public health emergency preparedness and response activities, and other stakeholder activities and trainings.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Evening and Weekend Hours: This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Working Offsite Locations: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

Financial Disclosure Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

• Oversee and manage the Disease Control Program/Immunization Program and interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee and manage the after-hours on-call Community Health Nurse team.
• Administer the program and program practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, such as COMAR, CDC, MOSH, and OSHA.
• Oversee and administer the Local Health Department Office of Vital Records.
• Manage and oversee state and local funding for the Disease Control/Immunization Program, including budget and contract monitoring.
• Serve as liaison between the local health department, Maryland Department of Health, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Disease Control/Immunization Program and participate in state cohort and case reviews, Disease Control Council of Governments (COG), public health emergency preparedness and response activities, and other stakeholder activities and trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

• Evening and Weekend Hours: This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Working Offsite Locations: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience overseeing a disease control and prevention program, including supervision of staff and management of contracts and grants.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties

Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience overseeing a disease control and prevention program, including supervision of staff and management of contracts and grants.

Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties

Preferred Criteria: The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas: Experience working in a community or public health setting.

working with electronic health records, other electronic databases, fee collection administration, and data collection and analysis Familiarity and experience working with State and Federal infection control and prevention regulations and guidelines as they relate to communicable disease control and prevention and adult and childhood immunizations.

with oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.

Familiarity with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice.

Licensed Registered Nurse who has credentials within the State of Maryland.

Please upload a copy of your unexpired credentials.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience working in a community or public health setting.
• Experience working with electronic health records, other electronic databases, fee collection administration, and data collection and analysis
• Familiarity and experience working with State and Federal infection control and prevention regulations and guidelines as they relate to communicable disease control and prevention and adult and childhood immunizations.
• Experience with oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice.
• Licensed Registered Nurse who has credentials within the State of Maryland. Please upload a copy of your unexpired credentials.

Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.

Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year.

In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays.

Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans.

Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years.

Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.

All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.

To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page.

Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.

This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends.

We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.

These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness.

Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.

Montgomery County Benefits

Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.

Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year.

In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays.

Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans.

Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years.

Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.

All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.

To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page.

Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.

This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends.

We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.

These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness.

Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.

Montgomery County Benefits

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• High School/GED
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• Juris Doctor
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• 1-2 Years of Experience
• 2-3 Years of Experience
• 3-4 Years of Experience
• 4-5 Years of Experience
• 5-6 Years of Experience
• 6-7 Years of Experience
• 7-8 Years of Experience
• 8+ Years of Experience
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