Public Health Educator Iii

How to Apply

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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.

The position is located on the Island of Maui, Hilo.

Level III $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Level IV $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Level V $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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.

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

• 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

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 required 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. 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.

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)

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Recruitment deadlines are continuous.