Public Health Educator Emergency Preparedness - Health Services Division

Description

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and conducts public health education activities, training classes, exhibits and special educational campaigns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Education, Health Administration, or a closely related field, with one (1) year of public health education experience in group facilitation, public speaking, and personal safety. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

OR

An Associate’s Degree in Public Health Education, Health Administration, or a closely related field, with three (3) years of public health education experience in group facilitation, public speaking, and personal safety. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

OR

The equivalent of a high school diploma and five (5) years of public health education experience in group facilitation, public speaking, and personal safety. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays in response to public health emergencies or community events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires transporting and setting up presentation and display exhibits with materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds depending on the health education activity with possible exposure to infectious diseases, body fluids, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. May work outside normal business hours when conducting presentations, site, or home visits. May work outdoors for events and other assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BILINGUAL – ENGLISH/SPANISH IS PREFERRED

State licensure or certification relevant to public health education and training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered to work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within the Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.