Public Health Educator I

Job Description Summary

Department - Health

About the role

• REOPEN
• Job Type: Classified
• Job Classification: 5827 - Public Health Educator I
• Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour

Pay Range

$20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING MAY 2028.

As a Public Health Educator I, you will play a crucial role in delivering public health education programs and initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes. This entry-level position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities, campaigns, and workshops. You will work closely with community members, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote health and well-being.

Key functions include

• Health education planning
• Education delivery
• Resource development
• Community engagement
• Advocacy and outreach

Essential Functions

• As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.
• This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
• Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in the development of health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to the needs of the target population;
• Collaborates with senior educators to design engaging and evidence-based educational content;
• Conducts health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers;
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information;
• Maintains an organized inventory of educational materials;
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives;
• Engages in community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources;
• Assists in the preparation of reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes;
• Maintains accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience providing health education.
• (Relevant experience may be substituted for education and education from an accredited college or university may be substituted by relevant experience.)

OR

• One year of experience serving as a Community Health Worker II or equivalent classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• 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.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience with HIV Prevention, testing, counseling, and education.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations, including unhoused individuals, those experiencing substance use disorders, or related experience.
• 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 qualifications.
• All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience.
• Candidates meeting the minimum 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 Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

• Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a low risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberculin (TB) screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided as applicable.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment.

• Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations.
• Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly uses fine motor skills to utilize computer equipment and healthcare equipment.
• Constantly required to observe details at close range.
• Occasionally required to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Depends on assignment.

Action Activity - bending; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - may be required to operate motor vehicle.

Working Conditions

Occasionally exposed to hazardous fluids. Occasionally exposed to the risk of needlesticks and exposure to communicable diseases.