COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR III (***RE-POST***)

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MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Center for Injury and Assault Prevention, Baltimore, Maryland

This position will serve as the Violence and Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Core State Violence & Injury Prevention Program. This position will plan, implement, evaluate, and promote CDC-funded injury and violence prevention program initiatives, under the CDC Core State Violence & Injury Prevention Program. This position will also develop and monitor contracts, and provide technical assistance, educational resources and training to State, local and community stakeholders.

This position will develop, maintain and promote injury prevention through various health communication methods, including websites, newsletters and social media, in order to meet the needs of internal and external agencies. This position will serve as a liaison between the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Local Health Departments (LHDs) and community injury programs, as well as represent MDH at statewide meetings and conferences, with the hopes of building and maintaining partnerships. In addition, this position will plan, coordinate and supervise the work of staff supported by the grant.

Finally, this position will prepare program reports and injury topic reports to senior management for submission to CDC, along with distribution to stakeholders. This position will collect information and resources for senior managers to reference in their responses to legislative bills, as required. This position will also perform other related duties, as assigned.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education, Community Health Education or Health Science.

Experience: Two years of experience planning, developing, implementing, and promoting health education projects.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Health Science, or a related behavioral science, and three years of experience planning, developing, implementing, and promoting health education projects, for the required education and experience. A copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) must accompany your application, if applicable.

2. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Education or Health Science for the required education and one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Science, or Public Health Policy for the required education and experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Educator and Community Health classifications, or Health Educator and Community Health specialty codes in the Public Health field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.

The desired candidate should have experience in unintentional injury prevention, as well as experience in the Public Health field. He/she should also have experience monitoring contracts and procurements.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.