Public Health Educator I - (Community)

Kind of Work

Professional work collaborating with community partners such as clinics, schools, and community service organizations to strengthen and expand relationships that promote the development, health, and nutrition of community members to improve childhood health outcomes.

Additional activities include providing individuals with resource information, education about programs and services that Public Health can assist with such as asthma, birth defects, child and teen checkups, early hearing and detection intervention, emergency response, Follow Along Program, lead, nutrition education, peer breast-feeding, perinatal Hepatitis B, vaccinations, and conduct appointments for families in the WIC program.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2024. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $28.17 - $39.82 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Please note:* The incumbent of this position could be based out of Virginia, Hibbing or Ely based on applicant's preference.*

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the development, dissemination and evaluation of health education programs. Duties include assisting in identifying current trends affecting the health of a community, preparing Public Health data and information, promoting and conducting health education programs and services, and assisting in the local Public Health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Hear within 20 feet; talk/speak; and customer/public contact. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near vision; climb stairs; grasp; maintain posture; move about; sit; stand; walk; work alone, with and around others; work inside; and drive.OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; midrange and far vision; reach; reach above shoulder; squat; traffic; extended day and work outside.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in health education, Public Health, communications or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEMS:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 6-10.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note:When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• February 29, 2024 -* Applicant screening will begin.
• Week of March 18, 2024* -Supplemental question scoring to be completed

Week of April 8, 2024 -* Interviews to be conducted*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online atwww.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.17 - $34.22 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Hibbing, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person