Public Health Educator , Bureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Public Health Educator to support its Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education Program. This role involves conducting outreach, developing partnerships, and executing educational presentations to enhance public health initiatives. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in health education.

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Potential for flexibility in work from home

Qualifications

• Experience in developing public health education programs.
• Good knowledge of public speaking and outreach activities.
• Ability to coordinate events and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presentations to community groups, both virtually and in-person.
• Develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations.
• Maintain records of activities using internal databases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in public health education or related field

Master's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Public Health Educator I-51110 Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR Exam No. 5119 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024.

The Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education Program is comprised of the Risk Assessment and Adult Lead Poisoning Prevention units (RAU and ALP) and the Education and Community Partnerships Unit (ECPU). RAU oversees the Bureau's community investigations of contaminated consumer products; ALP provides surveillance, environmental risk assessment and education to NYC adults with elevated blood lead levels; and ECPU provides support to the Bureau's environmental education and outreach activities.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Conduct presentations virtually and in-person to community groups
- Represent Program at meetings with partner agencies and organizations
- Conduct outreach to develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations
- Coordinate outreach events with internal and external agency partners
- Respond to telephone and correspondence requests for information from the public, including providing coverage for the lead information hotline
- Maintain records/datasets to document activities using internal databases

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as interpersonal, communications (including public speaking), and internet search skills
- Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Creative problem-solver, sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Experience conducting educational presentations
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple priorities
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- Spanish speaking is a plus

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - 51110

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in: (a) developing public health education programs, including identifying target populations, conducting needs assessments, designing educational materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, and evaluating health education programs; (b) presenting public health education programs; and/or (c) counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning; or

2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: public health education, education, public/community health administration, public administration or business administration and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

For Assignment Level II
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have two additional years of full-time
satisfactory experience, for a total of four years of experience for candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and two years for candidates with a master's degree.

For Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, candidates must have three additional years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above, for a total of five years of experience for
candidates with a baccalaureate degree, and three years for candidates with a master's degree; at least one year of which, in either case, must have been in a
supervisory or administrative capacity.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.