Position Description

Final Filing Date: 9/1/2024

Exam # 24/50J11/08JH
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for a full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II in the Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Division, Vehicle Occupant Safety Program. The mission of the Vehicle Occupant Safety Program is to prevent injuries and fatalities by strengthening and expanding local vehicle occupant and child passenger safety resources. The Vehicle Occupant Safety Program will work closely with clinics, hospitals, community agencies, childcare providers, law enforcement, court systems, and the state to enhance child passenger safety educational resources that benefit county residents. The primary responsibilities are to provide bilingual Spanish and English language car seat installation and inspection services at various locations throughout the county and work with the program’s lead staff to deliver in-person child passenger safety education classes to service providers, parents, and caregivers in the community. The Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II is also responsible for activities such as outreach, social media posts, assisting in the program planning, evaluation, and reporting process, maintaining accurate records, and documenting information and contacts.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Instructs clients on preventative measures and proper health care procedures.
• Develops training aids and provides educational/training sessions to individuals and groups regarding the availability and specific services provided by health care programs.
• Reviews publications for educational suitability, maintains and distributes health education material, prepares visual aids and display materials.
• Assists in publicizing health care programs through media events.
• Maintains epidemiological records of clients, contacts, and suspects.
• Provides input to management during the planning, development and implementation stages of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs and provides administrative assistance during the administration and evaluation stages.
• Assists in local and State health care studies and research projects.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: 50J11

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
• Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.

Some Knowledge of:

• Group dynamics.

Skill and Ability to:

• Compile, organize and analyze data.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Work under limited supervision in field settings.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information in both office and field settings.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is either:

Education:
Completion of all course work for a four-year degree in Public or Business Administration, social work, health education, behavioral science, or closely related field

OR

Experience:
Any combination of two years training, education and experience which substantially demonstrates a working knowledge of the requirements for this position. The experience must have been obtained in a chronic disease prevention or health promotion program.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Possess oral and written Spanish language proficiency.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by the final filing date of Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Management Analyst I, at (831) 755 - 4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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