Director of Health Education and Public Information

PROVISIONAL VACANCY:

Inclusion Through Diversity

Cayuga County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Director of Health Education & Public Information

(Public Health)

This will be a PROVISIONAL civil service appointment. Candidate will be required to take the civil service exam

when it is scheduled in the future. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon candidate's exam score.

SALARY RANGE: $69,071 - $79,643 (2025 Cayuga County Compensation Plan, Non-Bargaining, Part IV, Grade 5)

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VACANCY: March 31, 2025

HOW TO APPLY:

Go to: mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps and click on the APPLY button across from the title of

“Director of Health Education & Public Information – Provisional Vacancy” listed under Current

Vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s

Degree and 2 years of community education, public relations/outreach experience and 1 year of supervisory

experience OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s

Degree and 3 years of community education, public relations/outreach experience and 1 year of supervisory

experience; OR

(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S): Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable

access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and

efficient manner. Operation of county-owned vehicles requires employees to possess a current valid New York

State Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional administrative position with responsibility

to assist the Department in the planning, organization, directing and supervision of the public health programs in

Cayuga County. The work is performed in accordance with applicable New York State and local health laws,

rules, ordinances and regulations and with the policies and objectives of the Cayuga County Health Department

as outlined by the Director of Public Health. Involvement will be exercised over diverse service programs

involving several employees. Administrative direction is received from the Director of Public Health and/or Deputy

Director of Health Services in areas of policy implementation, and the review and approval of recommendation

and implementation of the same. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Works closely with various public and private health agencies within the local and state community to

communicate and accomplish program initiatives;

Provides information for press releases and acts as liaison for public communication functions as directed by the

Public Health Director and/or Deputy Director;

May serve as Public Information Officer for department when circumstances require;

Acts as liaison to the community for programs within the Health Department to collaborate on existing services

and respond to new community health needs;

Supervision over delivery of health education programs to various groups and populations;

Makes recommendations towards development of local program policies and procedures;

Writes and administers grants as requested to acquire supplementary funds to carry out public health initiatives;

May oversee numerous grant funded program deliverables, reports and evaluations;

Develops and coordinates community health education programs and outreach activities;

Identifies, secures and coordinates community health education initiatives;

Initiates community programs that support public relations and marketing efforts;

Designs communication plans for community based initiatives;

Develops budget for community based initiatives in conjunction with Deputy Director and/or Public Health

Director;

Conducts periodic needs assessments in conjunction with other divisions and county departments to support

community health education;

Serves as facilitator to provide the public with available health resources and current health information;

Plans, implements and evaluates health and wellness promotion and education programs within school districts,

community groups and organizations;

Evaluates efficacy of Department provided community health education programs;

Coordinate student intern opportunities;

Supports Public Health Director and/or Deputy Director with coordination of appropriate staff to ensure

compliance with community health requirements of the New York State Department of Health and other

regulatory agencies;

Develops informational and educational materials for conferences, seminars, trainings and meetings;

Maintains records; providers comprehensive reports as requested and required;

Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from

diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and

physical abilities.

Participates in public health preparedness activities as requested or required;

Does other related tasks as assigned

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health education and administration;

Thorough knowledge of current public health problems, issues, diseases and public health factors in the

community;

Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative supervision;

Ability to communicate and address groups orally and in writing;

Excellent ability to prepare written health education materials;

Thorough knowledge of the community’s health resources;

Ability to deal effectively with community groups, other health organizations, physicians, civic groups, etc. to

discuss, research or implement community public health services or other issues of concern;

Ability to plan, assign, evaluate and supervise the work of others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, NY 13021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, NY 13021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,000 - $79,000