What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Educator - GIFTS - Health Services Division position at Hamilton County TN?
Salary : $45,342.00 - $56,678.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type : FULL TIME
Job Number : 01 / 27 / 2025 - 1663
Division : HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
Department : Tobacco Special Needs Funding
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
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 or a closely related field specific to the area of assignment, with one (1) year of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license.
An Associate's Degree in Public Health or a closely related field specific to the area of assignment, with three (3) years of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license.
A High School Diploma or the equivalent and five (5) years of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
May require specific certifications related to the area of assignment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work requires transporting and setting up presentation and display exhibits with materials and supplies weighing up to 35 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.
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.
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.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A : A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or a closely related field specific to the area of assignment, with one (1) year of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license. OR Qualification B : An Associate's Degree in Public Health or a closely related field specific to the area of assignment, with three (3) years of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license. OR Qualification C : A High School Diploma or the equivalent and five (5) years of public health education experience in the area of assignment. Must possess a valid driver's license.Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
- Yes, I meet qualification A.
- Yes, I meet qualification B.
- Yes, I meet qualification C.
- I meet some of qualification A.
- I meet some of qualification B.
- I meet some of qualification C.
- No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
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If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
How many years of direct work experience do you have in public health education?
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand public health educational methods and practices?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand program planning and development?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to provide individual and group instruction, site and home visits?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to develop and locate funding sources and resources for supplies and materials for distribution?
Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position.Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review / process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
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Salary : $45,342 - $56,678
