Organization:
California Department of Health Services
| Qualifications: |
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Type accurately and quickly. |
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Be familiar with MS Access and Excel on a Window’s platform. |
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Be able to multitask and answer a high volume of phone calls. |
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Completed at least one college course in biology or science. An interest in Public Health and Biology is preferred. |
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Possess excellent communication skills to convey disease ecology and education information. |
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Posses a valid driver’s license and social security card. |
| Position description: |
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Answer the California West Nile virus hotline (1-800-WNV-BIRD), which received over 100,000 calls and online reports in 2005. |
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Determine from the conversation the bird species, testability of dead bird, location, and other pertinent information, and enter the information into a database. |
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Inform the public about West Nile virus by answering technical questions. |
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Work with local agencies and testing laboratories throughout California to arrange for the collection, shipping, and testing of birds. |
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Receive direction and guidance from the biologists of the Dead Bird Surveillance Program. |
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Work with the State Health Viral and Rickettsial Disease Lab in Richmond and the UC Davis Arbovirus Research Unit. |
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Shifts: Part-time / Full-time positions (afternoon shifts and Tuesday / Thursday are preferred but other shifts are available). Part-time positions could change to full time over the summer months or upon graduation. |
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Compensation: $10 per hour, with appropriate increases after completion of training. |
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Location: State Health Laboratory Building at 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, Ca. |
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Position Starts: 03/01/06 until filled |
How to apply:
Please email:
1) A cover letter, including your preferred work schedule
2) Attach your resume
3) List three references (only contacted after the interview)
4) Email all of the above to: arbovirus@dhs.ca.gov
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