UPDATE:Contact:Contact our Human Resources Department for additional information at (650) 344-8592 or atinfo@smcmad.org.
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The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District is looking for a Public Health Education and Outreach Officer
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District, San San Francisco/Peninsula
Close Date: Aug 1, 2014
Salary: $5,216.00 - $7,519.00 Monthly
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Public Health Education and Outreach Officer Position:
Public Health Education and Outreach Officer
Filing Period: July 1, 2014 through August 1, 2014
Salary Range: Step One = $ 5,216 /monthly to Step Seven = $7,519/monthly
Benefits: Full benefit package (county retirement, medical, dental, vision, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, long term disability, Aflac, deferred compensation, etc.)
Probation: The position is subject to a one year probationary period.
Status: Regular full time / Non-exempt
Applications: Applications and resumes may be filed in person or by mail at the District office by 4pm on or before the filing deadline of August 1, 2014.
To obtain an application, go to www.smcmad.org
Mailing address: San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Attn: Robert Gay, District Manager 1351 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA 94010
Definition Under direction from the District Manager, develops, executes, and manages all aspects of the District’s public health education and outreach program. Works together with all staff but closely with the Office Administrator, Laboratory Director, Finance Director, and Assistant Manager to assist the District Manager with planning, directing, and evaluating the District’s overall operations.
Duties
1. The following are examples of duties that may be performed. Omitting specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
2. Conduct and analyze baseline community needs assessment to determine vector control knowledge, beliefs, and practices.
3. Develop, deliver, manage, and evaluate community vector management education and outreach programs to meet diverse community needs identified through baseline needs assessment. Activities may include, but are not limited to, social media implementation, presentation design and delivery, educational material design and delivery, etc.
4. Develop and maintain presentations for use at District functions.
5. Build relationships with local media outlets. Serve as District lead for all media-facing activities, including television, radio, and print. Trains District staff and Board of Trustees about how to work with the media. Prepare news releases, feature articles, public service announcements, reports, and newsletters to disseminate information about vector control and District services. Answer questions from the media and general public about District education and outreach activities related to vector control.
6. Establish and maintain a working relationship with learning institutions and governmental agencies to promote and represent the District’s interests.
7. Coordinate the development of the District’s website. Write content to consistently update the website.
8. In coordination with the District Manager, prepare annual budget for the outreach program; procure supplies and services within limits of the budget.
9. Prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations about education and outreach activities for general distribution.
10. Conduct process, output, and outcome evaluations. Summarize and distribute results to highlight program reach, effectiveness, and impact.
11. Attend training sessions and relevant meetings; keep informed of District and state-wide policies and procedures; read professional literature on vector control, education, and outreach, and keep informed of latest developments in vector control.
12. Recruit, orient, train, and supervise volunteers and interns supporting the public health education and outreach programs.
13. Develop, manage, and write relevant publications and reports.
14. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communication and crisis communication plans.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications• Knowledge of principles and techniques of individual and community-level communication, education, and outreach.
• Understanding of public health, public health education, and health communication.
• Strong project management and program development experience to plan, administer, and evaluate vector control education and outreach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and to tailor messages to those audiences.
• Experience with presentation development and public speaking.
• Experience working with the media, preparing newspaper articles, pitching storylines.
• Knowledge of social media, especially Twitter and blog applications.
• Collaborative working style, with experience developing community, corporate, and governmental partnerships.
• Proficient with computer programs in the areas of word processing, publications, and spreadsheets.
• Strong research skills, including experience with database searches such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar, and other applicable research databases.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some early mornings, evening, weekend, or holiday hours.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Constant Contact.
• Knowledge of photography, design, layout, basic printing, and composition.
• Understanding of vector-borne diseases and their effect on public health and the environment.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public relations, marketing, journalism, health communication, education or related field from an accredited college or university and at least two years of relevant experience. Preference for experience with community outreach, educational program development, and relationship building and management. Bilingual a plus. A strong background in education, communication, and/or graphic arts is highly desirable.
Special Notes, Licenses, or Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record insurable under the guidelines of the Vector Control Joint Powers Agency. License must be maintained throughout employment.
Physical Requirements
The Public Health Education and Outreach Officer is responsible for maintaining their physical condition in a state that will not prevent them from performing the duties of their position or increases the danger or likelihood of injury on the job.
Vision
Requires adequate vision (which may be corrected) to read, write, perform fine laboratory and microscope work, and safely operate in the conditions listed above.
Hearing
Requires adequate hearing (which may be corrected) to hear alarms, horns, use of telephones, and radios.
Examination Information
Applicants selected for interviews will be based on a qualifying evaluation of training, education, and experience shown in the application information. Those candidates selected for interviews will receive a paneled oral interview to assess training, experience and ability to perform the duties of the position. All candidates will be subject to a complete criminal background checks and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test as part of the final examination process.
Applications
Interested individuals must notify the District Manager in writing, complete a District application and include a current resume. The closing for this position will be August 1, 2014.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Strategic Plan (three years) for the Public Health Education and Outreach Program on the District’s website and/or can request a copy from the District Office.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked. Acceptance of an application does not mean qualification for an interview. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Health Education and Outreach Officer
Filing Period: July 1, 2014 through August 1, 2014
Salary Range: Step One = $ 5,216 /monthly to Step Seven = $7,519/monthly
Benefits: Full benefit package (county retirement, medical, dental, vision, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, long term disability, Aflac, deferred compensation, etc.)
Probation: The position is subject to a one year probationary period.
Status: Regular full time / Non-exempt
Applications: Applications and resumes may be filed in person or by mail at the District office by 4pm on or before the filing deadline of August 1, 2014.
To obtain an application, go to www.smcmad.org
Mailing address: San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Attn: Robert Gay, District Manager 1351 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA 94010
Definition Under direction from the District Manager, develops, executes, and manages all aspects of the District’s public health education and outreach program. Works together with all staff but closely with the Office Administrator, Laboratory Director, Finance Director, and Assistant Manager to assist the District Manager with planning, directing, and evaluating the District’s overall operations.
Duties
1. The following are examples of duties that may be performed. Omitting specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
2. Conduct and analyze baseline community needs assessment to determine vector control knowledge, beliefs, and practices.
3. Develop, deliver, manage, and evaluate community vector management education and outreach programs to meet diverse community needs identified through baseline needs assessment. Activities may include, but are not limited to, social media implementation, presentation design and delivery, educational material design and delivery, etc.
4. Develop and maintain presentations for use at District functions.
5. Build relationships with local media outlets. Serve as District lead for all media-facing activities, including television, radio, and print. Trains District staff and Board of Trustees about how to work with the media. Prepare news releases, feature articles, public service announcements, reports, and newsletters to disseminate information about vector control and District services. Answer questions from the media and general public about District education and outreach activities related to vector control.
6. Establish and maintain a working relationship with learning institutions and governmental agencies to promote and represent the District’s interests.
7. Coordinate the development of the District’s website. Write content to consistently update the website.
8. In coordination with the District Manager, prepare annual budget for the outreach program; procure supplies and services within limits of the budget.
9. Prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations about education and outreach activities for general distribution.
10. Conduct process, output, and outcome evaluations. Summarize and distribute results to highlight program reach, effectiveness, and impact.
11. Attend training sessions and relevant meetings; keep informed of District and state-wide policies and procedures; read professional literature on vector control, education, and outreach, and keep informed of latest developments in vector control.
12. Recruit, orient, train, and supervise volunteers and interns supporting the public health education and outreach programs.
13. Develop, manage, and write relevant publications and reports.
14. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communication and crisis communication plans.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications• Knowledge of principles and techniques of individual and community-level communication, education, and outreach.
• Understanding of public health, public health education, and health communication.
• Strong project management and program development experience to plan, administer, and evaluate vector control education and outreach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and to tailor messages to those audiences.
• Experience with presentation development and public speaking.
• Experience working with the media, preparing newspaper articles, pitching storylines.
• Knowledge of social media, especially Twitter and blog applications.
• Collaborative working style, with experience developing community, corporate, and governmental partnerships.
• Proficient with computer programs in the areas of word processing, publications, and spreadsheets.
• Strong research skills, including experience with database searches such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar, and other applicable research databases.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some early mornings, evening, weekend, or holiday hours.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Constant Contact.
• Knowledge of photography, design, layout, basic printing, and composition.
• Understanding of vector-borne diseases and their effect on public health and the environment.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public relations, marketing, journalism, health communication, education or related field from an accredited college or university and at least two years of relevant experience. Preference for experience with community outreach, educational program development, and relationship building and management. Bilingual a plus. A strong background in education, communication, and/or graphic arts is highly desirable.
Special Notes, Licenses, or Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record insurable under the guidelines of the Vector Control Joint Powers Agency. License must be maintained throughout employment.
Physical Requirements
The Public Health Education and Outreach Officer is responsible for maintaining their physical condition in a state that will not prevent them from performing the duties of their position or increases the danger or likelihood of injury on the job.
Vision
Requires adequate vision (which may be corrected) to read, write, perform fine laboratory and microscope work, and safely operate in the conditions listed above.
Hearing
Requires adequate hearing (which may be corrected) to hear alarms, horns, use of telephones, and radios.
Examination Information
Applicants selected for interviews will be based on a qualifying evaluation of training, education, and experience shown in the application information. Those candidates selected for interviews will receive a paneled oral interview to assess training, experience and ability to perform the duties of the position. All candidates will be subject to a complete criminal background checks and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test as part of the final examination process.
Applications
Interested individuals must notify the District Manager in writing, complete a District application and include a current resume. The closing for this position will be August 1, 2014.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Strategic Plan (three years) for the Public Health Education and Outreach Program on the District’s website and/or can request a copy from the District Office.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked. Acceptance of an application does not mean qualification for an interview. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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