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Position Title: Public Health Educator - Traffic Safety Program

Salary: Hourly: $21.85 | Annually: $45,457.36

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in communication, public/community health, education, journalism, or any related field.

OR

  • Any acceptable equivalent combination of experience and training.


Education & College Transcripts

If you are claiming college education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted. 

Condition of Employment

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. 


Employment Type

  • Full-Time, Entry Level
  • This position is contingent upon grant funding


Relevant Experience

You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.

Who is Eligible

Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.

Weights

  • Minimum Requirements - 65%
  • Relevant Skills & Experience - 20%
  • Supplemental Questions - 15%


Supplemental Questions

Per the weights (above), the responses to these questions are a significant portion of how an application is scored and hold high value in screening candidates. For these pre-interview questions, in order to provide a thorough/full answer, a typical structure to an interview answer is recommended to be used, i.e. STAR approach (1. Situation/Setting, 2. Task(s) that you were tasked to do, 3. Actions which you took, 4. The result(s) of your actions).

You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.


  1. Describe relevant roles that you have held within community health, health promotion and/or health education programs. (Include the type of program, and your duties within the program).
  2. Presentations at coalition meetings for community partners and other departments are common in this role. Please list any presentations you have created and delivered; include topics, target audiences, and software programs and media outlets used.
  3. This position involves organizing groups, both large and small to complete tasks such as an educational lesson or a group activity. Please explain how you have taken a leadership role in these situations in the past.


Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)

Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.

This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.

Purpose

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.

In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.

Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Position Summary:

This is entry level work in the field of public health education.

An employee in this class participates in all phases of public health education work and learns the methods and techniques involved. Work includes performing the more routine work in the preparation and presentation of public health education material and involves public contact in the promotion of the program and in the presentation material. Employees work under close supervision and receive instructions from a public health educator of higher grade, who receives work in progress and after completion.

Overview:

Fringe Benefits

  • Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.


Perks Working for ACHD

  • Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
Duties:

  • Conducts outreach to the residents of Allegheny County through participation in Health Fairs, Community Health Education Events, and specific outreach events.  
  • Assists in preparing exhibits and posters for presentation at conventions, conferences, and other public displays.  
  • Searches designated sources for health information and prepares copy for bulletins, periodic reports, and educational pamphlets.  
  • Prepares preliminary news releases and special features on assigned health topics.  
  • Assists in planning and participating in workshops, institutions, forums, and discussion groups to promote public health and health education.  
  • Prepares and delivers talks on assigned health topics and on the objectives and services of the Health Department to interested groups.  
  • Assists community groups in analyzing their health education problems.  
  • Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department. 
  • Performs other duties as required or requested. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • The techniques involved in preparing and displaying posters, exhibits, and other educational visual aids.  
  • The facilities, media, methods, and techniques of disseminating educational information to the public.  
  • The function of community health agencies.  
Skill in:

  • Emergency Preparedness  
  • Interpersonal Communication  
  • Report Writing  
  • Presentation Skills  
  • Medical Education  
  • Data Entry  
  • Project Planner  
  • Public Health  
  • Microsoft Office 
Ability to:

  • Initiative and resourcefulness in gathering data and composing articles and presentations on public health topics.  
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community agencies, and the public.  
  • Analyze the health education problems of community groups.  
  • Use of Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and other database programs.  
  • Represent ideas effectively, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing and present themselves in a professional manner.  
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.  
  • Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.  
  • Respond to public health emergencies.  
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D


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