PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR III

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii Department of Health is seeking a Level III Public Health Educator to support and deliver informational and educational health programs on Maui, Hawaii. The role involves assisting in planning, organizing, and presenting health education activities under supervision.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with specialized experience or acceptable substitutions outlined in the posting. The department emphasizes collaboration with public and private partners to promote health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university.
• Two years of specialized experience may substitute education.
• Knowledge of public health principles and teaching methods.
• Ability to present ideas clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting informational and educational programs in public health.
• Participate in developing and delivering health education efforts.
• Collaborate with agencies and personnel to implement educational plans.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Public speaking

Written communication

Relationship building

Educational program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.

This posting is for the State of Hawaii: Department of Health.

The position is located on the Island of: MAU, HAW (Hilo).

Salary:

Level III $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

Level III: Assists a higher level Public Health Educator in conducting informational and educational programs concerning various aspects of a public health program; or, participates in developing, organizing and conducting part of the informational and educational aspects of a public health program or of a particular public health project under the close supervision of a higher level Public Health Educator; and performs other duties as required.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience, below, or any other responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree with the above coursework, may be substituted on a year-foryear basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Level III:

Two (2) years

Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, materials, and techniques of public health and community health education; principles of public relations; community health problems; educational psychology and teaching methods; public-speaking methods; basic methods and techniques of disseminating health educational information to the public.

Ability to: Present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain good working relationships with public and private agencies and individuals; learn to organize and present educational programs; assist in planning, organizing and implementing an educational program in public health; assist in planning, developing and conducting training programs for personnel in health and other agencies; cooperate with educational, medical, dental, nursing and other personnel in developing health education programs; write reports and articles and deliver speeches to promote interest in health programs and activities; disseminate information in the field of public health.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

• 1. A master’s degree in public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience.
• 2. A doctoral degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Location of positions: Maui, Hawaii (Hilo)

Recruitment deadlines are continuous.