What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Evaluator position at City of Waco?
Minimum Starting Salary: $70,921 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position
Grant Funded Position - Currently funded through November 30, 2027
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.
Salary : $63,364 - $70,921
