Responsibilities:
Collaborate with local health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and promotion of services; and to develop goals for meeting needs.
Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences and school or community presentations.
Evaluate the department’s accreditation readiness and work with the Health Commissioner to meet the Public Health Accreditation Standards and Measures.
Develop and maintain a database of documents that demonstrate conformity to accreditation standards and measures.
Provide health and accreditation program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, and/or maintaining program related websites.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary: Possess knowledge and understanding of public health issues. Have knowledge and familiarity with the PHAB standards, measures, and domains. Possession of basic computer and technological skills such as Word, Excel, Adobe, and the Internet. Excellent organization skill and attention to detail. Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups across the health jurisdiction and county. Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data. Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences, both in writing and verbally. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff members, public officials, and other stakeholders.
*Necessary Education, Training, and Experience: Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with at least forty-five (45) quarter units or thirty (30) semester units of science courses, or a major in
Environmental Health Science which includes an intern program. Possession of valid State of license; must have and maintain a good driving record as ou and Usage Policy.
**Special Requirements: Ohio Registered Sanitarian Certification is preferred. Credit for Military Service: Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active duty in the armed forces of the United States are eligible to receive additional credit of 20% toward their composite score only after a passing score has beenattained. A copy of the applicant’s honorable-214,MUSTdischarge,BE SUBMITTED with the Civil DD Service Application at the time of applying.
Please note that military status is no longer part of the Civil Service Application. Consequently, if you have military status that qualifies you for additional (extra) credit, you may volunteer this information to the Civil Service Commission. Any records or copies of records you produce to establish this credit will not be kept in the Civil Service Commission Office. They will be held by the City of Kent’s until they are no longer needed or they will be returned.
Application:
Applications and information may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 5 – August 22, 2017 at the Civil Service Commission at the City of Kent Service Administration Complex, 930 Overholt Rd., Kent, Ohio (at the fork in the road at Cherry and Overholt).
Both application and information are also available on the City of Kent’s web site: http://www.kentohio.org/boards/civil_service.asp
Application Deadline: Applications must be accompanied by a Cover Letter & Resume and submitted to the Commission by 3:00 p.m. on August 22, 2017.
Applications may also be emailed with a cover letter and resume to mooref@kent-ohio.org.