Junior International Tuberculosis Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $97,777.26 - $123,938.05 Annually
Location : Harborview Medical Center - 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026AO27768
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
This position will work with Community Prevention staff, surveillance staff, clinical staff, Tuberculosis Medical Officer, and Health Services Administrator. This is a career service position that reports to the Community TB Prevention Manager (PPMIII). Major areas of responsibility include community outreach and education, conducting trainings and informational sessions, developing educational material, leading school partnerships, and overseeing Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network, patient engagement, and targeted testing initiatives.
The mission of the Tuberculosis Program (TB) is to prevent the spread of TB in King County with a vision of a TB free King County. It provides clinical services to individuals diagnosed with or suspected of active TB and those recently exposed to TB. The Community TB Prevention unit focuses on increasing TB testing and treatment by working with communities at higher risk of TB infection and the primary care providers who serve them.
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.
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.
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Work Schedule
This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Remote and Onsite Work:
The Tuberculosis team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is 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.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Job Duties
• Build community capacity, partnerships and trust by working with community navigators, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and internal and external partners to provide outreach and education about TB testing and treatment, build awareness, and move the needle on TB prevention
• Oversee targeted testing planning and implementation
• Lead partnership work with schools and help manage student internship/practicum opportunities
• Develop communication strategies to build lasting relationships with community organizations
• Develop educational materials and/or FAQ to increase understanding of TB in the community
• Assist with documentation and communication about TB in oral and written formats for internal and external partners
• Lead Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network outreach planning, document requests and report outcomes
• Attend TB Echo, gather patient information for medical consultations or case presentations, compile and file didactic paperwork
• Prepare invoices and assist in budget development and monitoring
• Support social media material creation
• Ensure completeness and quality of data
• Perform data analysis independently or as assigned
• Serve on inter-jurisdictional committees and/or coalitions
• Perform other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum:
• Experience coordinating with external partners and stakeholders, such as community-based organizations, educational institutions, and health jurisdictions
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and technical assistance to community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, partners, and stakeholders
• Experience creating and delivering public health messaging to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in building internal and external partnerships with community organizations.
• Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures, and supporting anti-racist principles of equity and social justice
• Experience using process metrics to inform the success of the program and make adaptations as needed
• Must display good judgement and comfort in making independent decisions, while understanding limitations and elevating as needed in the absence of information
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and projects under a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively in this environment
• Public Health relies on office automation (MS Office 365), other web-enabled tools, and multiple large databases. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with compute use to perform essential functions of the position
Desired:
• Experience with or knowledge of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), particularly how to communicate orally and in writing about it to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of barriers to LTBI care and experience addressing those barriers.
• Background in public health, health education, health services, or related field
• Experience in a local or state public health setting
• Two or more year of TB experience
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend new and complex bodies of knowledge efficiently
• Skill in working effectively as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks
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
Whomever 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)

(Please note: Cover letters, resumes, 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.
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• 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
Non-represented
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
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