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Rabies Prevention Operations Coordinator - 61006809

State of South Carolina

Richland County, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

💰 $55,000/yr($52,100/yr – $55,000/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 191949

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Promotion and Services

Job classification: Environmental Health Manager II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health

Summary

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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.

Examples of duties

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."

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.

Supplemental information

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.

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