Under direction, supervises Public Health Education and related
programs and services of San Joaquin County’s Public Health Services; and does
related or other work as required in accordance with Civil Service Rule 3,
Section 3.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the supervisory class in the Public Health Educator
series. An incumbent in this class
supervises professional and sub-professional staff responsible for assessing
public health education needs including developing, implementing and evaluating
appropriate programs, services and materials.
In addition to assigned supervisory duties, incumbents also perform a wide
range of professional health education duties.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Supervises and participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs and services designed to meet the public health educational needs of private and public organizations, schools, community groups and the general public.
Supervises professional and sub-professional public health education staff; selects and/or participates in the selection of new employees; ensures that assigned employees receive appropriate training; assigns and directs staff work activities; monitors and evaluates staff performance; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary actions as needed.
Coordinates with the Health Education Program Coordinator and other agency managers and staff regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of the health education components pertaining to their specific activities; may consult with management in the development of various agency programs.
Supervises and participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to various community and public groups; provides education liaison between Public Health Services and various interest groups, agencies and schools, and assists these organizations in developing internal health education programs.
Supervises and participates in the development of programs and services to interpret the work and availability of public health services to public groups, other agencies, and the general public and to make the public aware of public health needs, problems, general health maintenance practices and methods of disease prevention and control.
Coordinates with the Deputy Director and department managers to determine staff development and training needs of Public Health employees; supervises and participates in the development of needed staff development training programs; serves as liaison to agency and County staff development programs.
Plans, coordinates, and implements meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars; may attend similar outside activities as an agency representative.
Supervises the preparation of appropriate reports, pamphlets, instructional aids and related written material; gathers data, maintains records, and prepares reports and correspondence.
Supervises and participates in preparation of grant proposals for educational funding; assists in maintaining records and expenditure controls.
Prepares, administers and monitors program subcontracts; participates in the Request for Proposal process through development, analysis and evaluation; negotiates and recommends contract approvals and monitors subcontractor progress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a master’s degree
in Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a
specialization in public or community health education programs, or the
equivalent, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Experience: Two years of
post-graduate experience as a public health educator.
License: Possession of a valid
California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles, methods and materials of public health education; general public health principles, programs, organizations, and resources; principles and practices related to public health administration, including budgeting, finance, contracting, outreach and marketing, and personnel management; principles of staff supervision and training; educational and social psychology and philosophy implemented in health education program planning and evaluation, statistics and research methodology; principles and practices of developing, preparing and presenting educational materials in written and exhibit form; organizations and practices of the various news and communication channels (e.g., electronic, social, print, etc.) and methods for their utilization; language mechanics; report writing principles and methods, including data analysis; methods for preparing and maintaining funding grants.
ABILITY
Supervise the development, implementation and evaluation of public health education projects and programs; supervise and train subordinate staff; develop, coordinate and conduct conferences, workshops, seminars and other public meetings; prepare technical educational literature and related printed material; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, public officials, public and private agencies, community groups and the general public.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility—operation of a data entry device;
repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time;
driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending; Lifting—frequently 5
pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual—constant good
overall vision and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; color
perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception
and peripheral vision; Dexterity---reaching; grasping; writing; Hearing/Talking—frequent
hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological—frequent
decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; Special
Requirements--some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or
occasional overtime; working alone; Environmental—working in varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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