Job Information
Opening Date/Time
04/02/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
04/15/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,542.00 - $4,425.00
Salary (Annually)
$42,504.00 - $53,100.00
City, State Location
Dresden, TN
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, WEAKLEY COUNTY
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or a related field and experience equivalent to one year full-time professional health education work.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional experience in health education may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate coursework in health education, biology, or related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of one year.
Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions. For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority.
Summary
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional public health education and consulting work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required
Distinguishing Features: ,This is the working class in the public health education sub-series. An employee in this class performs a full range of public health education program development, evaluation and consulting work of average difficulty. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of Public Health Educator 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at entry level. This class differs from the Public Health Educator 3 in that the incumbent of the latter may provide supervision of Public Health education work or have statewide oversite of a moderate to large public health educational program.
Responsibilities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
- Utilizes knowledge gained through state approved trainings to provide guidance and professional advice for community groups.
- Updates and uses relevant knowledge to implement health education interventions and programs for the community.
- Utilizes training methods and procedures for the purpose of learning and teaching new ideas to community health partners.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts in order to achieve specified goals.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Works directly with the public to facilitate programs, provide community education and disseminate health related materials.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
- Analyzes information and evaluate results to establish long-range objectives and specify strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Clarifies the meaning of public health and/or information to educate the community.
- Compiles information and reviews results to choose the best solution and solve problems pertaining to public health.
Training and Teaching Others:
- Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches and instructs others.
- Assists with the design and delivery of relevant in-service training programs for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals.
- Motivates members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Thinking Creatively:
- Communicates information and ideas in oral and written expression as appropriate for the need of the audience.
- Implements health education evidenced-based programs through a creative process to educate targeted population.
- Develops needed resources and communities and establish effective relationships for coalition building.
Getting Information:
- Implements Public Health activities based on the needs of the targeted population.
- Assists and plans community meetings based on public health needs.
- Observes, receives, and obtains information from all relevant sources to educate the public.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
- Communicates public health needs with people outside the organization including the public, government agencies, and other external sources.
- Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with the state, regional and local health departments and others in determining training needs.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:
- Determines the characteristics and resources needed for successful coalition building.
- Utilizes relevant knowledge to provide guidance and professional advice to determine the needs of the community.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
- Partners with community to make recommendations on obtaining and utilizing funds for health education activities.
- Monitors and controls resources and oversees the distribution of health education materials.
Monitor Processes, Materials, and Surroundings:
- Assesses the value, importance of quality of educational materials for the targeted population.
- Reviews public health education materials for the targeted population.
Performing General Physical Activities:
- Performs activities that may require physical lifting and handling of materials in preparation for community presentations.
- Handles, installs, moves, and positions items and materials.
Interacting with Computers:
- Utilizes computers, projectors, and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, and process information.
Documenting and Recording Information:
- Prepares, reviews and maintains operation records and reports to facilitate health education programs.
Performing Administrative Activities:
- Performs day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, documenting activities, and other information to facilitate health education programs.
Competencies
Competencies:
Knowledge:
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
Skills:
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities:
Tools & Equipment
- Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.