Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as the coordinator for the Tobacco Enforcement Program and assist in the administration and coordination of the CRF Tobacco, Diabetes & Disparities, and Cannabis Prevention grants within the Prevention Services Unit of the Worcester County Health Department. This position will plan, develop, and implement grant project activities as outlined in each project. This position will also collaborate with local law enforcement to implement tobacco sales compliance checks, promote compliance with tobacco access laws, conduct one on one tobacco retailer education and facilitate adult and youth tobacco cessation classes. This position will collaborate with local schools for the purpose of youth education and cessation services. Additionally, this position will collaborate with community partners, attend health fairs, and provide tobacco & cannabis education to youth & adults throughout the community. This position requires frequent outreach to the community and may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education, Community Health Education or Health Science.
Experience: One year of experience planning, developing, implementing and promoting health education projects.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Health Science or related behavioral science and two years of experience planning, developing, implementing and promoting health education projects for the required education and experience.
2. Candidates may substitute Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Educator and Community Health classifications or Health Educator and Community Health specialty codes in the Public Health field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:
1. Excellent organizational, time management & communication skills
2. Experience facilitating groups of diverse populations of both adults & children
3. Experience with planning, coordinating, promoting, implementing & evaluating health education programs
4. Experience creating campaign message materials
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.