Position Description

Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $43,902 - $51,584 Annually
Full Range: $43,902 - $59,267 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Pima County Health Department is at the forefront of promoting community health and well-being. Committed to reducing tobacco-related harm, we are seeking two dedicated Public Health Educator IIs to join our Tobacco Prevention Program team. As part of the Community Outreach, Prevention, and Education (COPE) Division, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health initiatives in our community.

These two grant-funded positions will provide specialized support for our Tobacco Prevention Program. These roles involve collaborating with community coalition members, partnering agencies, schools, and families to implement comprehensive tobacco prevention strategies. Reporting directly to the Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator, successful candidates will play an essential role in raising awareness, providing education, and advocating for tobacco-free lifestyles.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Researches community health problems and develops educational and promotional materials for Pima County health education programs;

Develops marketing techniques and designs marketing media materials including brochures, articles, newsletters and announcements;

Researches and designs consumer literature and educational materials including slide/tape presentations, pamphlets, handouts and displays;

Prepares pamphlets, brochures, press releases and reports describing and publicizing departmental and related services and information;

Presents issues at community conferences, workshops, and seminars on local public health problems and encourages community participation in health programs;

Plans health education programs and provides consulting services to interested groups;

Participates in health education activities in specialized areas;

Conducts program evaluations;

Supervises the operation of the audio-visual media and equipment library;

May assist other departments and divisions in the development of educational programs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles, methods and techniques of community health education;
• selection and use of audio-visual materials for educational programs;
• principles and practices of marketing and media design;
• current community health problems;
• methods and instruments used in program evaluations;
• techniques of print and visual aids preparation.

Skill in:

• organizing and presenting health education programs;
• developing marketing or educational materials;
• utilizing audio-visual materials in educational programs;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• researching community health issues.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health education, adult education, psychology, marketing or a related field and two years of health education experience.

(Additional relevant education may substitute for the aforementioned experience.)

(Additional relevant experience may substitute for the aforementioned education.)

OR:

(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Health Educator.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, government and civics, education, marketing, social services, psychology, or related fields.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience conducting outreach, public health activities, non-profit work, or health-related activities.
• Experience participating in or facilitating community groups, coalitions, or student groups.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, or other relevant language.

Selection Procedure:

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.