JOB
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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Lead Environmental Health surveillance and intervention activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting / case management of animal bites, appeals, and follow-up.
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Apply complex, intensive contact interviewing and investigating procedures to individuals reported for animal interactions, housing, and other complaints.
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Initiate, receive, and appropriately maintain investigative report forms.
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Conduct evaluation and research related to guidelines and / or requirements to assess quality and performance of programs.
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Enter and maintain public health information in appropriate databases.
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Follow established procedures to assure confidentiality as required by statute.
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Assess individual and community needs for health education activities.
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Plan, implement, and administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs.
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Serve as a health education resource preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.
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Provide program information by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, and / or maintaining program related websites.
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Communicate and advocate for health and health education in schools, industry, and community agencies.
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Maintain databases, mailing lists, and telephone networks.
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Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.
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Coordinate meetings of committees or coalitions to maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies.
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Provide support in seeking and maintaining supplemental grant funds.
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Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.
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Manage assigned grants, programs, and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.
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Have working knowledge of the Division’s budget.
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Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
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Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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Participate in team and general staff meetings.
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Acts as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands of the Position
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Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping.
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Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
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Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).
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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.
