Health Education Specialist Senior
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Now recruiting! Health Education Specialist Senior
Health is all about people where they live learn work and play.
In Solano County Health and Social Services our Mission is to: Promote Healthy Safe and stable lives.
Our Vision: A Healthy Safe and Stable Community
Our Core Values
- Diversity: We respect and value crossculturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all.
- Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy.
- Integrity: We do what we say will.
- Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions.
- Transparency: We communicate the how and why.
- Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities.
- Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.
The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live learn work and play. From our staff to our clients we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies providing medical care in our clinics and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.Click here to learn more about the Public Health Services DivisionTHE POSITION
HealthEducation Specialists (Senior) have responsibility for developing promoting coordinating implementing and evaluating community public health education programs including staff education professional consultation community organization public information and individual and group teaching related to health and control of disease coordinate programs with County departments and outside agencies groups and individuals. Health Education Specialists (Senior) are expected to use considerable independent judgment and discretion in performance of duties. Incumbents may function as a project lead.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill fulltime and parttime regular limited term or extrahelp positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience:Two years of full time paid experience in health education/promotion activities.
Education/Training:A Masters degree is required from an accredited college or university in public health health education or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Drivers License:Proof of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C drivers license may be required.
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SELECTION PROCESS
03/21/2025 Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70 is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc. for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSA masters degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of theircollege diploma(verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) orofficial/unofficial transcripts(verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcriptsby the final filing datewill be disqualified from the recruitment. Candidates who fail to provide proof of licensure by the application review deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
Official/unofficial transcripts(verifying the courses and units completed) ordegree(verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) must be attached bythe application review deadline.Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or nonU.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax toor by email to. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Health Education Specialist (Senior) and the recruitment numberin your email or fax.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a serviceconnected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for serviceconnected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five 5 points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30 disability shall have ten 10 points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the followingRequest for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
