What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Evaluator position at CITY OF WACO, TEXAS?
Program Evaluator
Full Time
Clerical and Administrative Support
Minimum Starting Salary: $70,921 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position
Grant Funded Position - Currently funded through November 30, 2027
The City of Waco Seeks
Join our dedicated team at the Health District as a Program Evaluator, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping public health initiatives that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking an organized and analytical individual who is passionate about using data-driven insights to inform and improve health programs. As the Program Evaluator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating comprehensive evaluations across various divisions of the Health District.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related science field
- 1 year of experience in Public Health
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Texas Driver's License
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the Program Evaluator will research, analyze and assess public health programs implemented throughout the Health District, compile and write reports; provide guidance on quality assurance and quality improvement needs for programs in the department. *This is a grant funded position.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates the program evaluations for various divisions in the Health District.
- Ensures that evaluation plans complement and are consistent with established strategic plans and programmatic requirements and activities
- Designs, develops, and maintain data collection and program evaluation tools.
- Conduct routine analysis on program process and outcome data using QA/QI principles.
- Compare desired and actual program outcomes and prepare written reports and presentations related to the evaluation process and findings.
- Works with staff and stakeholders to interpret and apply evaluation findings to develop action plans and inform programs and policies within the Health District.
- Provides public education to resident on a variety of public health topics; establishes and maintains databases.
- Provides subject matter expertise on evaluation concepts and methods and maintain a working knowledge of established national frameworks and guidelines such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health.
- Adapts communication styles to effectively engage and interact with diverse individuals and groups and apply culturally competent approaches to evaluation practice.
- Assists PHD staff and representatives from other agencies through technical skills and survey design.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with resident, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
City of Waco
Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
Salary : $70,921
