PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIST

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Public Health Strategist-Housing and Economic Health, Safety, and Security provides technical expertise, program management, and leadership to support housing and economic stability activities and strengthen policies and systems that influence health and equity among City of Milwaukee residents.

Housing and Economic Health, Safety, and Security Strategy and Policy

• Research, draft, pilot, and implement a community engagement model to engage partners in addressing housing and economic security as determinants of health in the City of Milwaukee.
• Develop strategies to promote housing and economic security initiatives and campaigns.
• Assess, document, and evaluate strategic and operational plans.
• Monitor, track, and evaluate economic health, safety, and security initiatives and activities.
• Identify and support departmental grant opportunities related to housing and economic security by conducting evidence reviews, accessing available data, supporting budget development, and designing new or existing projects.
• Lead housing and economic data gathering and analysis for the department.
• Publish issue briefs and reports that highlight housing and economic data findings as social determinants of health.
• Support the development of messaging and language options for policies, programs, services, ordinances, resolutions, legislation, etc.
• Maintain housing and economic security subject matter expertise via ongoing training and research.

Collaboration, Partnership Development, and Community Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders locally, statewide, and nationally to integrate public health framework into housing and economic recovery plans and funding decisions.
• Conduct presentations on housing and economic health, safety, and security for both small groups and large audiences, including professionals and the general public.
• Participate in and support workgroup efforts addressing local- and system-level issues related to housing and economic health, safety, and security as public health issues.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other city departments, state and federal regulatory and funding agencies, medical providers, community-based organizations (CBOs), advocacy agencies, and academic institutions to coordinate and consult on comprehensive city-wide efforts.
• Work with community partners at all levels and facilitate their cooperation in developing and completing shared vision and goals relating to housing and economic security.
• Coordinate and participate in Community Health Improvement Plan Action teams and support the development and implementation of Housing and Economic Security-related activities. 
• Inform and maintain consistent updates to the Public Health Strategist-Senior regarding housing and economic health, safety, and security.
• Coordinate with the Home Environmental Health (HEH) Division to support strategic planning, policy, and partnership development around health and affordable homes.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, for training purposes or for participating in meetings representing the City.
• Carry a mobile device during business hours.
• Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.
• Respond to an emergency or broad impact event.
• Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:
  • Annual TB Test
  • Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
  • Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
  • If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
  • Vaccination series only needs to be done once.

1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, health education, public health, community health, social services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Three years of progressively responsible experience performing health-related program coordination, coalition coordination, or community mental health, behavioral health, and/or health/human services-related programing duties.
3. Valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle at the time of appointment and throughout employment; mileage reimbursement provided pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code. 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Master’s degree in psychology, health education, public health, community health, social services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.
• Registration as a Certified Public Health Professional.

Technical

• Knowledge of public health research, evaluation methods, and effective strategies that contribute to the development of a vision for a healthy community.
• Ability to operate programs within budget and contribute to the development of program budgets.
• Ability to provide information for the development of contracts and other agreements for programs and services.
• Knowledge of performance management systems for the program and organization.
• Ability to gather information and contribute to developing options for policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to examine the feasibility and geographic implications of policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to use public health informatics to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to determine the factors affecting the health of a community.
• Ability to use performance management systems for the development of contracts, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and other agreements for programs and services.
• Ability to assess consequences and trends accurately to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations relative to statistical and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with computer applications, including database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software. 

Oversight

• Ability to provide oversight of organizational efforts to achieve and maintain the mission and vision of projects.  
• Ability to effectively apply management principles related to the development and implementation of community projects and processes.
• Ability to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
• Ability to provide training, mentoring, peer advising, and coaching to coworkers, interns, and fellows.
• Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths, and feel that they can safely express themselves.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to effectively engage and present information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, the media, and legislative bodies.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policies that are publication-ready.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to solicit input from individuals and organizations to improve the health of a community.
• Ability to describe the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
• Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
• Ability to convey thoughts clearly, concisely, and accurately, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee officials, and other agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent the department with professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and well organized.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in public health.

The current salary range (2IX) $65,859-$89,460, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $68,494-$93,038. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program, which includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services 
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions, a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection process. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.