EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.The purpose of this position is to develop strategies to improve health outcomes as identified in Community Health Assessment or priorities of the Parish. This may include awareness campaigns, community engagement, and reducing barriers to access. Employee in this position seeks grants and manages grant funding for this program including submitting grant deliverables, and spending grant funding as approved. Coordinates meetings with community partners to assist in campaigns or improve access to services. Develops communication materials including social media for awareness campaigns and public health messaging. this position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.Meets one of the following three options:

I. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree; plus, current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a class responsible for performing administrative work at or above the level of Federal Programs Coordinator.

OR

II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree; plus, at least four (4) years of paid work experience developing, coordinating, or managing public health initiatives/programs.

OR

III. Possession of an accredited Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related health science; plus, at least one (1) year of paid work experience developing, coordinating, or managing public health initiatives/programs.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 1053H-03R

DATE: 05/06/22

RE-OPENED: 05/24/24