Disease Intervention Specialist

The Disease Intervention Specialist II (DIS II) resides with the HIV/STD Program in the Section of Epidemiology. The DIS II manages statewide efforts to prevent and control sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); provides expert consultation on diagnosis, treatment, and partner services for STD; oversees STD surveillance, and analyzes and reports on disease and program activity; supervises and directs a team of five Disease Intervention Specialist and auxiliary staff; and oversees applications for and reporting on federal and other sources of funding.

Alaska, northwest of Canada, is the largest and most sparsely populated U.S. state. It's known for its diverse terrain of open spaces, mountains and forests, with abundant wildlife and many small towns. It’s a destination for outdoor activities like skiing, mountain biking and kayaking. Massive Denali National Park is home to Denali (formerly called Mount McKinley), North America’s highest peak.