Public Health Physician

Position Information

The Department of Human Services Public Health Services Division is seeking an experienced Public Health Physician to assess the risk of exposures and/or outcomes which put individuals and/or the community at risk and recommend mitigation strategies or countermeasures. The Physician will provide trusted information to the community to make informed decisions based on risk communication principles.

This position will combine medical, public health and epidemiological expertise to help create appropriate communication for individuals and/or populations at risk for adverse exposures and outcomes. These exposures and/or outcomes risk assessments occur in the following realms: communicable disease, environmental health, homeland security and/or social determinants of health.

Specific duties include:

• Provides leadership of population-focused public health protection and preparedness and response programs, includes assessing or helping staff to assess exposure and outcome risk, and available mitigation strategies;

• Ensures that medical and epidemiological assessments and Emergency Preparedness and Response plans are population focused and consistent with best practices;

• Evaluates exposure and outcome risk assessments pertaining to the nexus of medical, public health and epidemiological lenses;

• Creates and/or updates materials consistent with CDC Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication recommendations balancing the principles of "being first, being right, and being credible" to gain the trust of the various populations in Arlington;

• Integrates the Department's vision, mission, and values for Staff, which includes ensuring an equity approach consistent with Destination 2027 and the County Equity resolution is applied and consistent with the best available local epidemiological data;

• Serves, as needed, as Acting Health Director and spokesperson for the County regarding public health issues including emergencies; and

• Serving, as needed, as Acting Medical Director to include staffing clinics and providing direct patient care.

About DHS

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• Graduation with an M.D Degree;

• Completion of an internship;

• Completion of a three-year residency; and

• Must obtain and maintain a state medical license.

Desirables: Preference may also be given to candidates with a master's degree in public health and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Public health or community health at the local level;

• Involving diverse populations and clients with low incomes and/or disabilities;

• Testing and treatment of tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections; and

• Public health and health equity advocacy experience.

Special Requirements

Please attach a cover letter or use the supplemental question section to describe your accomplishments in public health and epidemiology.

A pre-hire background check will be required. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Must complete a State of Virginia Central Registry Check. Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required upon hire.

Some positions will require travel around Arlington County for various meetings and field inspections. Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility and telework available. Public health staff may be required to work weekends and/or irregular hours during public health emergencies.

This position is identified as Essential Personnel and must be available to work during unscheduled leave, County closures, weekends, evening, holidays, and County disasters; during emergencies, may be assigned to an alternate work site or set of duties including responding to the County Emergency Operations Center.

The official job title is Physician.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume must be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

Do you have a Medical Doctor (M.D) Degree?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a state medical license?

• Yes

• No

03

Did you complete a 3 year residency?

• Yes

• No

04

Please select if you have one or more of the following:

• Master of Public Health graduate degree

• Experience in public health or community health at the local level

• Experience involving diverse populations and clients with low incomes and/or disabilities

• Public health and health equity advocacy experience.

• Experience with testing and treatment of tuberculosis

• Experience with testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections

• None of the above

05

Please attach a cover letter or use the space below to describe your accomplishments in public health and epidemiology.

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/