Job Description

The purpose of this job is to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate health education, behavioral risk reduction, and health promotion programs and initiatives to impact individual and community behavior, policies, and environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

Serves as a public health resource and advocate to individuals, schools, and community leaders/agencies; develops outreach and educational materials.


Assesses health of target populations and researches appropriate intervention strategies; plans, develops, and implements evidence-based programs and best practices to promote positive behavior change.


Initiates, maintains, and strengthens community partnerships.


Manages contracts and funds, writes grants, and compiles reports.


Conducts program evaluation and research.


Creates and presents reports.


Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.


Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.


Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has limited fiscal responsibility.


May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or related field required.


3 to 5 years' experience in public health, health sciences, or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

Valid driver's license


Must be registered with the Missouri Family Care Registry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

Public health best practices, and cultural competency.


Basic qualitative and quantitative research skills.


Project and program management.


General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures.


Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Skill in:

Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.


Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.


Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.


Organizing and managing time effectively.

Ability to:

Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.


Establish program goals and objectives that support programming, fidelity requirements, and the strategic plan and to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.


Provide high levels of effective customer service.


Create and present reports.


Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.


Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.


Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.


Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often Outdoor environment - Sometimes Vehicle - Sometimes

Exposures:

Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes Communicable diseases - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.


Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Incumbents required to grasp, push, drive, reach with hands/arms, and stoop/crouch.

Hours/Days

Mondays - Fridays: 8am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends.

Starting Salary

$28.23/hr

Pay Grade

109

Number of Positions Available

1

Deadline to Apply

11/13/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a grant funded position.



HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)



TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)



THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE



THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING



The City of Columbia participates in the federal

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