PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR III

Duties Summary

• Assists a higher level Public Health Educator in conducting informational and educational programs concerning various aspects of a public health program.
• 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
• 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.

License

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license. Please attach a copy to your application.

Substitution Of Education For Experience

• A master’s degree in public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience.
• 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.

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.

Other Information

• Location of positions: Maui, Hawaii (Hilo)
• Complete Application Packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
• Recruitment deadlines are continuous.

Job Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other Leaves
• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Premium Conversion Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transportation Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary Disability Insurance
• Social Security

Training & Continuing Education

• The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available.
• Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

• The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

• The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

• Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.