SENIOR INVESTIGATOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Senior Investigator Communicable Diseases is a competitive local-government title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
What it takes is 2 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Promotional announcements
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of October 13, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | Employer and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR INVESTIGATOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES$48,284 to $80,050 a yearPromoted from: Investigator Communicable Diseases, Investigator Communicable Diseases Bilingual in Spanish and English | PC4037H | BURLINGTON COUNTYHEALTH | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
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Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles the Commission accepted as feeders for this one
Holders of the title below were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for SENIOR INVESTIGATOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
- INVESTIGATOR, COMMUNICABLE DISEASESstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington CountyHealth | $48,284.00 ~ $80,050.00 | A year | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Where this title is used
Senior Investigator Communicable Diseases is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, takes the lead over one or more investigators and investigates reported cases of one or more communicable diseases, and locates and advises exposed persons to obtain medical treatment and to prevent further spread of the disease; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- May assign work and take the lead over the activities of one or more investigators involved in locating persons of having tuberculosis, venereal disease, or other reportable communicable disease.
- Plans and/or develops investigatory procedures for a specified project and develops appropriate work methods.
- Plans meetings and other activities to facilitate communication within the agency and between the agency and the community.
- Gives lectures to various groups regarding the transmission and prevention of communicable disease and the medical treatment available for dealing with such diseases.
- Gives guidance and instructions to other investigators when difficult or unusual situations and/or problems are encountered.
- Locates and interviews exposed persons using information obtained from records of state or local public health departments, and from individual already under treatment for communicable disease.
- May advise person to obtain treatment from private physician or public health clinic.
- May take blood sample to identify presence of disease in suspected victim.
- Questions exposed person to obtain information concerning other persons who may have received exposure.
- Conducts followup interviews with patients and suspected carriers.
- Writes report of activities and findings.
- Visits physicians, laboratories, and community health facilities to stimulate reporting of cases of communicable disease.
- Supplies individual(s) with information on program, disease, treatment, fees, and so forth, to assist in the general effort to educate, inform, and encourage continuation in a treatment program (for example, immunization, communicable disease control measures, and so forth).
- May take sample of body fluids (for example, urine) or other specimen which does not involve specialized invasive procedures.
- Takes appropriate action to ensure referral and followup by other agencies or health personnel.
- Prepares reports on all phases of investigation which incudes information regarding individuals contacted, referrals made, and so forth.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Two (2) years of investigatory experience.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of basic field investigation procedures.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to explain procedures and information relating to health program.
- Ability to interview and evaluate information gathered in an interview.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy when dealing with different types of individuals.
- Ability to report facts accurately and in a concise and objective manner.
- Ability to followup on information leads to locate individuals.
- Ability to organize, develop, and implement effective investigatory procedures and provide instructions and guidance to other workers.
- Ability to organize, develop, and implement effective investigatory procedures and provide instructions and guidance to other workers.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.