Careers

For a complete job description and to formally submit your application please visit http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohd.

Note: This position will be open until filled with the first review date of August 9, 2021. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

This position is funded through December 31st, 2021 as part of the District’s COVID response, position may be extended.

Under direction of the Communicable Disease Supervisor, or designee, serves as the infection preventionist to work with healthcare facilities within Snohomish County on their infection prevention program.

Incumbent will review the program, ensure that existing standards and guidelines are incorporated into the program. Will review relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues.

Work is performed under limited supervision requiring independent judgment and discretion. The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and supervisor work together to develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be completed. The incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives. The incumbent keeps the supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.