Public Health Representative #1662 - Community Health - Active Outdoor Spaces - Health Services

Salary: $47,637.00 - $59,547.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 02/19/2024 - 1662
Department: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
Division: STATE HEALTH PROMOTION
Opening Date: 02/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when Public Health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a Public Health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a Public Health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a Public Health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, develops, implements and evaluates a school-based outdoor active spaces grant program. Reviews and awards grants and maintains budgets.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, fitness, nutrition, or a related field specific to area of assignment and two (2) years of direct work experience in Public Health, fitness, nutrition, or a related field specific to area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires transporting and setting up presentation and display exhibits with materials and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds depending on the health education activity with possible exposure to infectious diseases, body fluids, cleaning and disinfecting supplies. May work outside normal business hours when conducting presentations. May work outdoors for events and other assignments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, fitness, nutrition, or a related field specific to area of assignment and two (2) years of direct work experience in Public Health, fitness, nutrition, or a related field specific to area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in Public Health or a closely related field?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

05
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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Do you have direct knowledge of public relations, advertising, and media?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to review grant applications?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to evaluate a school-based outdoor active spaces grant program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to plan, develop, implement, and assess active living initiatives?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

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The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

• Yes
• No

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