<p>Definition</p> <p>Under general supervision, is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing public health education programming or public health promotion; performs related duties as required.</p> <p>Examples of Work</p> <p>(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Participates in or helps develop educational programs or materials for the direct involvement of citizens with health problems;</p> </li><li> <p>Confers with civic groups, health organizations, planning councils, and others to gather or share information on health programs;</p> </li><li> <p>Organizes data and evaluates information based on program goals or objectives;</p> </li><li> <p>Reviews and evaluates materials relevant to programs such as budget or staffing estimates, study results, or educational materials to determine additional data requirements;</p> </li><li> <p>Lectures and interacts with individuals, schools, and community groups in order to provide technical assistance and guidance;</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares reports, correspondence, and educational materials referencing findings or health services;</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in various health education programs, conferences, meetings, and the Speaker's Bureau;</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts and/or participates in field investigations, opinion polls, demographic studies, or other research to gather necessary information;</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts with school administrators, physicians, nurses, and teachers in order to assist in the development of effective health education programs as part of the school curricula;</p> </li><li> <p>Operates a computer to enter data, conduct research, and keep records;</p> </li><li> <p>May investigate budget needs and prepare applications to funding agencies for public health projects;</p> </li><li> <p>May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote location.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Possession of a bachelor's degree in a health or social science field. Substitution(s): Experience in developing or implementing health education programs or health promotion may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.</p> <p>Test/Job Contact Information</p> <p>QUALIFYING NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, NONCOMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.</p> <p>The examination process will consist of a written work sample weighted 100% covering Planning and Organizing, Information Analysis, and Written Communication.</p> <p>The exam is expected to be administered in early January. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.</p> <p>All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.</p> <p>The certification process will be: Alphabetical</p> <p>The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>