Public Health Planner

Description

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is looking for a professional individual with a passion for protecting our community! The Public Health Planner position will perform professional public health planning work related to plan preparation, research, efficacy and implementation for Greene County. Planning efforts to include environmental health, community health, bioterrorism and emergency response planning, preparation and exercising. This position will also serve as a community liaison with multiple community partners.

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Qualifications And Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Emergency Response, Industrial Engineering, Biology, or related science field;
  
  

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the planning, development and organization of community resources to attain public health goals;
  
  

AND

• Four years professional experience in public health, emergency response, planning, and analysis applicable to public health programs with a strong background and understanding of environmental health, bioterrorism, epidemiology, planning, data analysis and report writing;
• A related Master's Degree can replace up to one year of experience.
  
  

Licensing/Certification

• None required.
  
  

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

• I understand.
  
  

02

This position is located in Springfield, Missouri and cannot be performed remotely. Is this acceptable?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department requires their employees to receive an annual flu shot. Is this acceptable?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

What best describes your level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School
• Less than 60 college credit hours
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
  
  

05

Please state the name of your college / university and your SPECIFIC area of study.

06

How many years of experience do you have in public health, emergency response, planning and analysis applicable to public health programs with a strong background and understanding of environmental health, bioterrorism, epidemiology, planning, data analysis and report writing?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years
  
  

07

Please describe your experience from the question above.

08

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

• Required Question