Job Description
Salary: $72,987.20 - $89,627.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 24482205S
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Public Health Services
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary The Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST II - SPANISH Qualifying applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish to be considered.
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning July 1, 2024. This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $72,987.20 annually.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5. Community Health Promotion Specialist II's are responsible for independently planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive public and community health education and health promotion programs. Some positions may also act as project leaders for less experienced public and community health promotion staff. The current vacancy is in Public Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Initiates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates public and community health education projects, grants, and studies.
- Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities with state and local health officials.
- Designs, develops, implements, and analyze results of evaluation tools used to assess the community's public health education needs.
- Provides technical assistance and consultation to community agencies, health care organizations, schools, industries, and other community groups.
- Plans, writes, coordinates and/or edits public health information materials related to assigned program areas for use by the media.
- Plans, writes, coordinates, and/or edits reports related to assigned program areas.
To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan:
Public Health Services Strategic Plan-2023-24 and 2024-25 .
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins week of July 1, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a
master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with a specialization
in public health education, community health education or health promotion from a program accredited by the *Council on Education for Public Health (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1303); AND, - One (1) year of experience as a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the County of San Diego; OR
- One (1) year of full-time (post-graduate) experience in public health education, community health education or health promotion preferably in a local public health department. Experience must have been equivalent to a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the service of the County of San Diego.
*for a list of schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
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The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS Qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner and
include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in the work history section of the application. Note that if you are invited to a selection interview by a department, your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
02
Do you have a
master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency
in public health with a specialization in public health education, community health education or health promotion from a program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1303)?
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If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please indicate your degree's area of specialization.
Note: A copy of your final transcript, diploma, completion letter, or foreign equivalency report, which demonstrates the completion of the required degree and the specialization MUST be submitted at time of application.
- Public Health Education
- Community Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Other specialization not listed above
- I do not have a master's degree in Public Health
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the County of San Diego?
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How many years of full-time, post-graduate experience do you have in public health education, community health education, or health promotion (preferably in a local public health department)?
Note: Experience must have been equivalent to a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the service of the County of San Diego.
- Less than 6 months of experience
- Between 6 months and 11 months of experience
- Between 1 and 2 years of experience
- More than 2 years of experience
- I do not have the experience described above
06
Please provide a brief description of your experience as it relates to question #5 and include job title and name of employer.
Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A."
07
Are you certified as a Certified Health Education Specialist?
If "Yes" please provide a copy of your CHES certificate.
08
These positions require assisting clients who speak Spanish. Are you fluent in Spanish? Select the appropriate option below.
(Note: this information may be verified in an interview. Please ensure you have included this information in the Agency-Wide Questions #2 and #3). - Yes - Oral and Written
- Yes - Oral only
- No
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Please indicate if you have significant experience in the following areas. Please check all that apply.
- Designing and developing health programs
- Implementing health related programs
- Evaluating health related programs
- Conducting community needs assessments
- Working with community collaborative partners
- Conducting professional trainings and presentations
- Working on policy, environmental, or systems-change approaches to public health
- Working with diverse communities
- I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above
10
Please provide a brief description of your experience for each box selected in Question #9 and include job title and name of employer.
Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application. If you do not have any experience; please indicate with "N/A."
11
Please indicate if you have demonstrated skills in the following areas. Please check all that apply.
- Reading and synthesizing health information and presenting to various audiences, including health providers and the general public
- Understanding of health promotion evaluation principles
- Using database software to help document and manage evaluation data
- Using word processing and publishing software to prepare professional health promotion materials
- Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, strong grammar, and editorial skills
- Identifying relevant community partners and building productive working relationships to help reach focus populations
- Promoting health equity
- Understanding of quality improvement principles
- I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above
12
Please provide a brief description of your experience for each box selected in Question #11 and include job title and name of employer.
Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application. If you do not have any experience; please indicate with "N/A."
13
Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and/or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply:
- In Office
- Teleworking
- Hybrid (combination of teleworking and in office)
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Government Alliance on Race and Equity
- Career Fair/Career Event
- Other
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If you selected "Other" above, please tell us how you first heard of this job opportunity.
Required Question
Job Tags
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