Public Health Educator & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (PHENS/HERC) in TRENTON, New Jersey at COUNTY OF MERCER

HEALTHEDUCATOR / PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR(PHENS/HERC)

DEPARTMENT: Public Health & Safety

DIVISION: Public Health

SALARY: $67,544 – $102,335

SCHEDULE: The regular schedule for thisposition is Monday through Friday, full-time. However, as part of the Divisionof Public Health within the Department of Public Health and Safety, whichfunctions as an emergency response agency, this position may require occasionalwork outside of standard business hours in support of public healthemergencies, grant deliverables, planned events, preparedness exercises, orother duties as assigned.

LOCATION: Trenton, NJ

POSITION(S) AVAILABLE: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

The HealthEducator / Public Health Emergency Notification Systems Coordinator(PHENS/HERC) plays an integral role in supporting Mercer County's communityhealth education initiatives and public health emergency preparednessactivities. This position will develop and deliver evidence-based healtheducation programming, assess community health education needs, and coordinateemergency preparedness deliverables, reporting, notifications, communications,and grant responsibilities related to the NJDOH LINCS Preparedness Program.

Thisopportunity is ideal for a highly organized public health professional withstrong communication and project management skills, who is committed tocommunity engagement, preparedness capability building, and advancing prioritypublic health initiatives across Mercer County.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduationfrom an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in HealthEducation, Public Health, Community Health Education, Nursing, or a relatedhealth education field;
  

AND

• Two (2)years of professional experience assessing community health education needs andin the planning, implementation, and evaluation of diversified health educationprograms in a local health department or state or local health agency.

CERTIFICATION:

• Applicants must possess certification as a Certified Health EducationSpecialist (CHES) issued by the National Commission for Health EducationCredentialing, Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesscommunity health education needs and develop targeted health education programsand materials.
• Plan,implement, and evaluate public health education initiatives.
• CoordinatePHENS messaging, alerts, and notifications in compliance with NJDOH grantrequirements.
• Prepare,monitor, and submit grant deliverables, quarterly reports, and programdocumentation.
• Assistwith program budgeting, purchasing requests, and grant tracking.
• Maintainand update emergency preparedness plans, datasets, and resource inventories.
• Supportemergency preparedness exercises, drills, after-action reviews, and improvementplanning.
• Serve as aresource to staff, partners, and the public on health education andpreparedness topics.
• Maintainmanual and electronic records as required.
• Performother duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Stronginterpersonal, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Ability toplan, implement, and evaluate public health education programs.
• Ability tocoordinate and track grant deliverables and program data.
• Ability toprepare accurate reports, records, charts, and documentation.
• Strongproject management and organization skills.
• Ability towork independently and collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Ability toutilize electronic and manual information systems.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY

MercerCounty is committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive andcompetitive benefits package, including:

• Health andwellness coverage
• Enrollmentin state retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Paid leavebenefits
• Opportunitiesfor training and tuition assistance

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

For thefull New Jersey Civil Service Commission job specification for this title,please visit: HEALTH EDUCATOR & PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM COORDINATOR .

Mercer County EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

Mercer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

As a Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates must comply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines. Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residency within one (1) year of employment.

Mercer County is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.