4513 - Health Educator - Senior (Tobacco Prevention Program)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

This grant-funded position is in the Tobacco Prevention Program section, in the Community Outreach and Prevention Education division within the Health Department. Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Salary Grade: 41

Plans, implements and develops marketing and educational materials and services for County health education programs.

Please note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Researches community health problems and develops educational and promotional materials for Pima County health education programs;
Develops marketing techniques and designs marketing media materials including brochures, articles, newsletters and announcements;
Researches and designs consumer literature and educational materials including slide/tape presentations, pamphlets, handouts and displays;
Prepares pamphlets, brochures, press releases and reports describing and publicizing departmental and related services and information;
Presents issues at community conferences, workshops, and seminars on local public health problems and encourages community participation in health programs;
Plans health education programs and provides consulting services to interested groups;
Participates in health education activities in specialized areas;
Conducts program evaluations;
Supervises the operation of the audio-visual media and equipment library;
May assist other departments and divisions in the development of educational programs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles, methods and techniques of community health education;
• selection and use of audio-visual materials for educational programs;
• principles and practices of marketing and media design;
• current community health problems;
• methods and instruments used in program evaluations;
• techniques of print and visual aids preparation.

Skill in:

• organizing and presenting health education programs;
• developing marketing or educational materials;
• utilizing audio-visual materials in educational programs;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• researching community health issues.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health education, adult education, psychology, marketing or a related field and two years of health education experience.
(Additional relevant education may substitute for the aforementioned experience.)
(Additional relevant experience may substitute for the aforementioned education.)
OR:
(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Health Educator.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Bachelors degree in public health, health education, government and civics, education, marketing, social services, or related field.
2. Minimum two (2) years experience conducting outreach, public health activities, non-profit work, or health-related activities.
3. Experience participating in or facilitating community groups, coalitions, or student groups.
4. Experience working as a community health worker, promoter, community health representative, public health worker, or social worker.
5. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Risk Management's review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.