PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR III, IV, V

Job Title

Public Health Educator

Recruitment Information

How to apply: See "Other Information" below

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health. The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Salary: Level III $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Level IV $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I) Level V $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

Duties Summary

Level III: Assists a higher level Public Health Educator in conducting informational and educational programs concerning various aspects of a public health program; or, participates in developing, organizing and conducting part of the informational and educational aspects of a public health program or of a particular public health project under the close supervision of a higher level Public Health Educator; and performs other duties as required.

Level IV: Plans, develops, organizes and conducts informational and educational programs concerning various aspects of public health; and performs other duties as required.

Level V: Plans, develops, organizes and conducts informational and educational programs concerning various aspects of public health; participates in overall program development and evaluation; assists in the recruitment, training and supervision of lower level Public Health Educators and others; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

Level III: Two (2) years Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, materials, and techniques of public health and community health education; principles of public relations; community health problems; educational psychology and teaching methods; public-speaking methods; basic methods and techniques of disseminating health educational information to the public. Ability to: Present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain good working relationships with public and private agencies and individuals; learn to organize and present educational programs; assist in planning, organizing and implementing an educational program in public health; assist in planning, developing and conducting training programs for personnel in health and other agencies; cooperate with educational, medical, dental, nursing and other personnel in developing health education programs; write reports and articles and deliver speeches to promote interest in health programs and activities; disseminate information in the field of public health.

Level IV: Three (3) years Knowledge and Abilities Required: In addition to the knowledge required at the next lower level, a thorough knowledge of: Principles, practices, materials, and techniques of public health education; community organizations; modern developments and literature in the field of health education; community health problems; methods and techniques of disseminating health education information to the public. In addition to those abilities required at the next lower level, the ability to: Plan, organize and conduct educational programs in public health; organize and direct the activities of committees and organizations for the development and promotion of community public health educational programs; conduct studies and analyze health education problems; interpret public health philosophy and the purpose of health education programs to civic leaders and others; aid in planning, developing and conducting training programs for personnel in health and other agencies.

Level V: Four (4) years: Professional experience in community health education, which involved educating the public in the prevention of disease and other unhealthy conditions or working as a consultant to other professionally trained individuals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, and teachers. Knowledge and Abilities Required: In addition to those knowledge and abilities required at the next lower level, knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and the ability to apply the principles and practices of supervisory techniques and methods, and to effectively supervise others are required. For the Public Health Educator V level, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

License: Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Please attach a copy to your application.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

1. A master's degree in public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience. 2. A doctoral degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled.

Who May Apply

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

Complete Application Packet at:

Recruitment deadlines are continuous.

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawaii

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation: You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave: You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves: Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees