Public Health Specialist

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Behavioral Health & Injury Prevention Division located at 2400 Troost Ave
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule can be discussed with supervisor after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: March 18, 2024

• Assists with the advancement of agendas, initiatives, activities, advocacy efforts, etc. of the Ryan White Planning Council and its 5 Sub-Committees.
• Assists with communication efforts, including managing a database of online content for Planning Council meetings, membership, events, and initiatives.
• Shares a broad range of information from recognized experts and resources such as the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CDC, the National Minority AIDS Council, the Office of Minority Health, the American Public Health Association, HIV.gov, The Prevention Institute, the Office of Women’s Health, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, etc., to communities and other organizations (i.e. Planning Council Members, Associates, employees, faith-based groups, sub-contractors, and other interested persons).
• Assists with planning and engagement in community outreach, development of partners, resources, organizing, etc., to expand and inform community health improvement efforts of the Planning Council along with others in the community.
• Provides logistical and operational support for the Planning Council and all Sub-Committees, including meetings/events venues, preparation of minutes, agendas, doing research, providing data, reports, fliers, meals; working with vendors and fiscal, and others as necessary to meet Planning Council needs and requirements.
• Assists with supervision of interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the absence of the Planning Council Manager.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).