JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for
a talented Public Health Educator/Environmental Health Specialist. We
also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension
program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents
will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more
and apply today! Position purpose: The Public Health Educator /
Environmental Health Specialist serves in a variety of roles to
facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and
systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities
under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their
designees. Essential Duties: Lead Environmental Health surveillance and
intervention activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting / case
management of animal bites, appeals, and follow-up. Apply complex,
intensive contact interviewing and investigating procedures to
individuals reported for animal interactions, housing, and other
complaints. Initiate, receive, and appropriately maintain investigative
report forms. Conduct evaluation and research related to guidelines and
/ or requirements to assess quality and performance of programs. Enter
and maintain public health information in appropriate databases. Follow
established procedures to assure confidentiality as required by statute.
Assess individual and community needs for health education activities.
Plan, implement, and administer health education strategies,
interventions, and programs. Serve as a health education resource
preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.
Provide program information by preparing and presenting press releases,
conducting media campaigns, and / or maintaining program related
websites. Communicate and advocate for health and health education in
schools, industry, and community agencies. Maintain databases, mailing
lists, and telephone networks. Provide input at case management
encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning
committees, and outreach activities. Coordinate meetings of committees
or coalitions to maintain cooperation between public, civic,
professional, and voluntary agencies. Provide support in seeking and
maintaining supplemental grant funds. Participate in peer review
activities and evaluation of program effectiveness. Manage assigned
grants, programs, and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and
deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant
applications. Have working knowledge of the Division\'s budget. Maintain
a consistent and reliable attendance record. Additional Tasks and
Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Participate in team and general staff meetings. Acts as a first
responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical,
biological, nuclear or radiological event. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Required: Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or the
ability to obtain such certification within six months of hire.
Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Current Tuberculosis and blood borne pathogen training or ability to
obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must
be maintained for the duration of employment. Current Category A/B
packaging certification or the ability to obtain such certification
within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the
duration of employment. Current NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and
800 certifications, if applicable, or the ability to obtain such
certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained
for the duration of employment. Working knowledge of community systems
ability to initiate referrals to community health care providers, social
service, and advocacy agencies, and the ability to effectively refer
clients as needed. Knowledge of HIPAA co pliance standards and all
aspects of client privacy practices. Knowledge/experience evaluating
health trends and risk factors of target populations. Ability to
establish professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors
and community organization members. Personal initiative combined with
the ability to work independently and interdependently. Substantial
working knowledge of, and experience with, current Microsoft Office
suite or newer (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), desktop
publishing, and the Internet combined with the ability to pass all
Required Skills Tests. Previous Experience Working With
large/specialized databases and preparing data for analysis. Ability to
analyze data and/or manipulate data in Microsoft Excel and/or applicable
databases using established criteria to determine significance and
assess outcomes. Must be able to compare, count, measure, copy, compute,
tabulate, and categorize data combined with the ability to pass all
Required Skills Tests. Ability To Effectively Acquire And Utilize
scientific/client data obtained from a variety of sources including
patient records, lab reports, physician orders, maps, flow charts, and
statistical reports. Ability to comprehend, utilize, and implement
information from a variety of sources including personnel policies,
employee performance evaluations, time study sheets, policy documents,
nursing procedure manuals, scientific medical textbooks, and computer
software operating manuals. Proficient oral/written English language
skills including proper spelling, punctuation and grammar with the
ability to pass required skill tests. Effective oral and written
communication skills at all levels of responsibility including clients
and their families, physicians, local/state/federal personnel,
pharmacists, hospital and jail personnel. Ability to assist in the
development, submission, and implementation of successful grant
proposals. Ability to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and
federal laws, regulations, and rules. Ability to effectively train and
coordinate activities of interns and visiting students. Physical Demands
of the Position: Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping. Kneeling,
crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting. Reaching, lifting,
carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.). Handling, grasping,
Fingering, Filing, Typing, And Writing. Environmental/Work Conditions
Office and a wide variety of indoor / outdoor community environments.
Equipment Used: Effective utilization of computer workstations and
associated equipment, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone
system, cellular telephone, typewriter, flashlight, digital / video
camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection /
laboratory equipment. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree or higher in health
education, behavioral, or biological sciences from an accredited college
or university with academic credits in math and science, including
physical, and biological areas from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of two (2) years of employment in the field of public health
with demonstrated expertise in all requisite areas. A valid Wisconsin
driver\'s license and reliable motor vehicle with mandatory levels of
Insurance Coverage. Preference Will Be Shown To Candidates Who
demonstrate the following: Three (3) years\' work experience with a
governmental public health agency. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish /
English). Experience working with a diverse population. Enhanced
familiarity / experience with statistical theory / methods. Experience
in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program
materials in Microsoft PowerPoint. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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