Job description

Use of Umatilla County application is REQUIRED. https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/

Umatilla County Apply Here

Public Health Education Specialist – Disease Prevention # 23.24

SALARY: $5062.00 per month - Plus Excellent Benefits

CLOSING: Open Until Filled

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

WORK LOCATION: This is NOT a remote position and work will be fully onsite.

DESCRIPTION: Work to protect and improve the health of Umatilla County residents through; observation and analysis of health data, providing prevention education to clients and community partners, conducting communicable disease investigations, and planning for emerging environmental health threats.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor degree in public health, natural sciences, nursing, or related fields from an accredited program.

· Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

· Ability to be intuitive, work independently, and as part of a team.

· Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

· Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

· Obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 12 months of hire (offered through UCo Health).

Preferred Qualification:

· Master’s degree in Public Health or related field.

· Bilingual in Spanish

· Experience in nursing or in environmental health

· Currently hold registration with Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC); or Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

*This position under State of Oregon mandates is required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment.*

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/. Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $5,062.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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