Community Education Specialist I/II

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH  2025

AS PART OF THE ORAL EXAM THERE WILL BE A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING 

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE 

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 10, 2025 AT 9:00 AM 

SALARY INFORMATION

Community Education Specialist I $4,678 - $5,971 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $26.99 - $34.45 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Community Education Specialist II $5,058 - $6,455 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $29.18 - $37.24 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

Administrative Services includes Contracts, Asset Management, Fiscal, Financial Audits and Control, Medical Billing, HHSA Planning and Community Relations and Education. Each of these groups support the branches to help them achieve their goals.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Community Education Specialist I

Positions in this classification may be assigned to specific duty assignments in different departments that emphasize particular kinds of knowledge and skills. The common thread is that under close supervision, incumbents will learn to plan and implement community education and outreach activities; media plans; assist in the coordination of programs; and other duties as assigned.

In the Health and Human Services Agency, Administration: Under close supervision, incumbents will learn to plan and implement community education and outreach projects; develop educational materials; plan and conduct media events to engage the community; and other duties as assigned.

Community Education Specialist II

Positions in this classification may be assigned to specific duty assignments in different departments that emphasize particular kinds of knowledge and skills. The common thread is that under supervision, incumbents plan and implement community education and outreach activities, media plans, and coordinate comprehensive programs.  

In the Health and Human Services Agency, Administration: Under close supervision, incumbents will plan and implement community education and outreach projects; develop educational materials; plan and conduct media events to engage the community; and other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Community Education Specialist I

This is an entry-level class in the Community Education Specialist series. Under supervision, incumbent will perform a variety of public information, community education and program coordination activities. As skill is gained, supervision is reduced, and an incumbent performs the required duties more independently.

Community Education Specialist II

This is the experienced, journey level class in the Community Education Specialist series. Incumbents in this class perform more complex Community Education Specialist duties under limited supervision. Incumbent will perform a variety of public information and community education activities; coordinate comprehensive programs to address community health needs; and may oversee subordinate work.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, community education and/or a related degree; additionally, candidate will have a minimum of one year's experience in the appropriate topic area, with a demonstrated ability to engage with the public and/or media, develop educational materials that increase community awareness, develop content for website and social media, foster collaboration, and strive to improve the welfare of our community. Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office or SharePoint software should be noted. 

Previous experience is highly desirable in these areas: public relations, copy editing, event planning, public speaking, project management, content development for web pages and social media, publication production, graphic design, photography/videography, and/or branding. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of photography, videography, graphic design, sound equipment, software, and technologies. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The hired candidate may give media interviews and/or informational presentations to the general public at community events, write press releases, newsletter stories, social media posts, public service announcements, advertisements, design informational handouts, and prepare correspondence; provide support for projects; plan and conduct media events (e.g. news conferences). As part of an interdependent team, candidate will have good collaboration and relationship building skills. The ideal candidate will have a sincere interest in engaging communities to protect and improve health and create safe communities. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Community Education Specialist I

Health and Human Services Agency, Administration: Work with program staff to increase awareness of Health and Human Services Agency programs. Engage with the public and/or media, develop educational materials that increase community awareness, foster collaboration, and strive to improve the welfare of our community.  Duties also include internal and external communication, project management, website development, publication production, graphic design, online media and/or public relations through the use of multi-media equipment, software and technologies. Implements education or outreach projects in human service education programs; assists in giving informational presentations to the general public at community events; will interface with local media to distribute public service announcements, advertisements, design informational handouts and prepare correspondence; provide support for projects; plans and conducts media events (e.g. news conferences) and participates in interviews with the media; and supports community or department efforts to promote, research, develop, and implement policies as primary prevention tools.

Community Education Specialist II

Health and Human Services Agency, Administration: Takes the lead in implementing projects to increase awareness of Health and Human Services Agency programs. Engages with the public and/or media, develops educational materials that increase community awareness, fosters collaboration, and strives to improve the welfare of our community.  Duties also include internal and external communication, project management, website development, publication production, graphic design, online media and/or public relations through the use of multi-media equipment, software and technologies. Implements education or outreach projects in human service education programs; plans, conducts and/or participates in giving informational presentations to the general public at community events; interfaces with local media to distribute public service announcements and advertisements; designs informational handouts and prepares correspondence; provides support for projects; plans and conducts media events (e.g. news conferences) and participates in interviews with the media; supports community or department efforts to promote, research, develop, and implement policies as primary prevention tools.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Community Education Specialist I

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of health education, environmental education, social and behavioral sciences, and health behavior change.

Ability to: Communicate clearly in written and verbal forms; establish and maintain effective working relationships; operate a personal computer and use common software; write clear and effective reports, correspondence, and educational materials; develop, implement and coordinate community education or outreach programs and activities.

Community Education Specialist II

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of health education, environmental education, social and behavioral sciences, and health behavior change.

Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise and oversee the work of other personnel; demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills; develop budgets, proposals, and grant applications; establish and maintain effective working relationships; provide leadership to community coalitions or collaboratives; operate a personal computer and use common software; write or edit clear and effective reports, correspondence, and educational materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Community Education Specialist I

A bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, and/or community education, AND at least one (1) year of experience in performing public health education, community education, or other closely related duties. 

A master’s degree in related discipline may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Note: Work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Examples of appropriate work experience include professional, paid work in the field(s) listed above. 

Community Education Specialist II

A bachelor’s degree in human services, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, community education, or a closely related field, AND at least two (2) years of experience in performing public health education, community education or other closely related duties. 

A master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Note: Work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Examples of appropriate work experience include professional, paid work in the field(s) listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. I understand that during the oral exam, I will be asked to present at least three (3) original examples of work? Yes/No
2. Do you have a bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, community education and/or a related degree? Yes/No
3. If “yes” to supplemental question #3, please list your degree. If “no” write “N/A.”
4. Do you have experience in performing public health education, community education, mass communications or other closely related duties? Yes/No
5. If “yes” to supplemental question #4, please list the job title(s) and employment dates along with the job duties clarifying where you obtained this experience in performing public health education, community education, mass communications, or other closely related duties If “no”, write “N/A.”
6. Do you understand this position requires a valid California Driver’s License? Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.   The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Positions in Resource Management may work at household hazardous waste collection events and waste tire collection events requiring working on uneven surfaces both paved and unpaved, wearing appropriate protective clothing in various weather conditions, and being exposed to a variety of household-type chemicals under appropriately regulated conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicle exhaust fumes, and outside weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – General Unit.  

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 9:00 a.m., on March 10, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Salary : $56,136 - $77,460