DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the administration, coordination and implementation of county-wide Public Health Educational programs. The incumbent may act as Public Information Officer. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Public Health Director/or designated supervisor. Supervision of volunteers and interns may be required. Does related work, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Complete responsibility for the development, conduct or coordination
of health needs assessments and other public health surveys;
Assumes leadership in developing and maintaining close cooperative
working relationships among all groups’ official and non-official,
which may contribute to the health education needs of the
community;
Writes grants to obtain funding to implement health education
programs and special projects;
Organizes and supervises an information unit to provide answers to
inquiries and to supply source materials on health and answers to
requests which the Department of Public Health receives;
Consults with and guides various individuals and groups such as
parent teachers associations, service clubs, and others in
initiating or developing and improving their skills in recognizing
and solving public health problems;
Initiates, plans, develop, conduct and evaluate educational programs
for official public health personnel in accordance with the policy of
the agency involved;
Prepares, edits, pretests and distributes publications, periodicals,
technical reports, and audio-visual materials;
Assists other agencies in organizing and promoting study programs in
the field of health and provide support across all divisions;
Attends and represents the Department at meetings, seminars and
community events in support of the Municipal Health Services
Plan;
Develops, manages and maintains Departmental Web Pages
and Social Media Sites;
Complete responsibility for the oversight and work plan activities for
the Children with Special Healthcare Needs Grant Program;
Provides direct supervision to volunteers and interns;
May occasionally support the environmental division in data and
sample collection and code enforcement and inspection activities;
Serves in the role of Public Information Officer, communicating
information to the public and media outlets.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and techniques of Public Health Education, skills in educational techniques and methods of communication; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with community agencies and different ethnic groups; gathers data; resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; integrity; good judgment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:
A. A Bachelor’s degree in health education or health related field
from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-
year college or university;
OR:
B. An Associate’s degree in health education or health-related field
from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-
year college or university, AND two (2) years of full-time, paid
experience in health education.