The PHV Zoonotic Disease Team Manager will provide clinical and technical expertise, leadership, and strategic direction for: veterinary public health; communicable disease epidemiology related to zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases; and environmental health issues related to conditions that impact animals and people. The PHV will lead the zoonoses program and oversee team activities related to pandemic preparedness, prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control strategies applying a One Health approach. The PHV will model a culture of a healthy organization by supporting employee engagement and professional growth opportunities, anti- racist and trauma informed policies and practices, and practices that strengthen cross-collaboration.

This position reports to the Investigations Branch Manager and will work closely with Environmental Health (EH) staff and members of CD-Imms, including managers, program leads, veterinarians, public health nurses, disease investigators, and epidemiologists.

Reasonable and necessary moving expenses up to a maximum of $15,000 may be available if the successful candidate is relocating from outside of Washington.

In accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan, the position supports and advances Public Health values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to community members.

Doctorate in veterinary medicine from an accredited university A valid Washington State license to practice veterinary medicine or the ability to obtain licensure within 1 year of employment start date. The license must be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted. At least 2 years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, mentorship, and leadership experience. At least 2 years of experience with strategic planning, program/project development, implementation, management, and evaluation. Demonstrated leadership skills in directing the complex, unpredictable, and fast-paced work of a large, multidisciplinary staff and building effective teams while ensuring staff well-being. Specialized training or experience with infectious disease epidemiology and clinical characteristics, surveillance systems, disease investigation, prevention and control measures, and environmental health practices with specific expertise in zoonoses and/or emerging infectious diseases. Experience in reviewing and interpreting disease control regulations and codes and adapting guidance to various settings. Experience analyzing and interpreting data to guide development of policies, public health decision-making, and continuous quality improvement. Professional or personal experience with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio- economic status). Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and inclusion. Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Desired Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, mentorship, and leadership experience. At least 5 years of experience with strategic planning, program/project development, implementation, management, and evaluation. Demonstrated skill in grant writing and managing grants and contracts. Successful completion of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship or equivalent epidemiology training (e.g., CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship). Master of public health or equivalent experience. Skill in emergency/pandemic preparedness planning and response. Clinical veterinary experience. Experience working in a public health agency. Demonstrated ability to incorporate principles of equity and social justice into strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Bilingual

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.