Public Health Educator

Date:
Sep 4, 2026

Location:

BRECKENRIDGE, TX
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Functional

Title:

Public Health Educator

Job Title:

Program Specialist II
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Region 2/3
Posting Number: 20998
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $3,793.42 - $4,399.95
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 70%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Job Location City: BRECKENRIDGE

Job Location Address: 2315 W WALKER
Other Locations:
Abilene
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Brief

Job Description
Under the direction of the Community Health Improvement Manager, performs moderately complex (journey-level) public health education and
promotion work. Performs duties that support identified population-based regional issues, increasing local capacity to carry out public health
essential functions and create or enhance the public health presence in rural counties with limited or non-existent public health resources.
Responsible for assessing community needs, resources, and capacity; plan, implement, manage, and evaluate health education and promotion
interventions and campaigns; and serve as health education and promotion subject matter expert. Collaborate with internal and external
partners to offer a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to health education and promotion to address community health gaps and
needs. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position requires
extensive travel including driving long distances and overnight stays on a regular basis. Must be able to independently travel throughout the
State of Texas to complete essential job functions. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for
continuity of operations activation during public health emergency response and recovery. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, Texas Department of
Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. This position is office-based, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Work may require
evenings and weekends.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
HEALTH

EDUCATION:

Prepares, delivers and/or coordinates Community Health Improvement (CHI) presentations and trainings to community organizations and stakeholders to provide education on identified health issues. Identifies CHI presentation and training needs; develops goals and objectives; develops evaluation plan; evaluates processes, techniques, and impact; and propose recommendations for improvement. Maintains professional health education competency in the essential public health services, community collaboration and development, CHI diseases/illnesses, and associated population-based priorities and interventions through trainings, conferences, webinars, and membership in professional organizations.

Maintains certifications related to CHI program interventions. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job functions. (40%)
SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEETINGS/ORGANIZATIONS:
Facilitates and/or participates in community meetings, including but not limited to Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRT) and School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) in assigned communities. Provides support, direction, training, and technical assistance to local community groups, teams, or organizations. Identifies and develops communication strategies and techniques for increased awareness of best practices and sustainable interventions that help address community needs identified during meetings or by groups, teams, or organizations.

Facilitates communication with…