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Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference. Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Provide support for the Rabies Program Manager and Regional Rabies Prevention Team within the Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Section of Public Health. Provide guidance to statewide affiliated services and local rabies prevention teams to ensure compliance with the Rabies Control Act.

Performs duties for statewide operations. - Coordinates daily reporting and data management activities of the Rabies Control Program to ensure accurate tracking and appropriate responses, and that necessary communication occurs between regional staff, central office, and other partners. - Serves as a statewide assistant technical advisor.

Provides guidance and technical assistance to statewide affiliated services and local rabies prevention teams to ensure compliance with the Rabies Control Act. Serves as back up to the Rabies Program Manager and assists with staff training. - Conducts audits of the rabies program including investigation reports in SCION or agency approved software, and provides a written report of results.

Evaluates staff activities to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, current regulations, and policy. - Assists with tracking and fulfilling Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests. - Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during.

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience. Agency Additional Requirements: An associate degree in a relevant field and two (2) years experience; or high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in a relevant field.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

"Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate." Preferred Qualifications Passionate about community health and safety. Four (4) years of experience in customer service, environmental health, or a related role. Experience as a veterinarian assistant or technician, zookeeper, wildlife technician, kennel technician, or a related role is strongly preferred

Bilingual, Spanish speaking. Additional Comments EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation.

A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C

Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.