Public Health Educators work in the Community Health Unit as part of the Mental Health team to strategically implement mental health prevention and wellness work focused on northern St. Louis County, and in coordination with the southern St. Louis County counterpart. Additionally, this position will provide support in other subject areas of Community Health such as food access and the built environment. This position will be focused on partnering with community partners and organizations to help reduce stigma and improve awareness of mental health, crisis response, and suicide prevention. Other duties include assisting in identifying current trends effecting the health of northern St. Louis County communities, preparing public health data and information, promoting and conducting health education programs and services, and assisting in the local health assessment and planning process.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025.

The full salary range for Public Health Educator I, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour.



Public Health Educator I:
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the development, dissemination and evaluation of health education programs. Duties include assisting in identifying current trends affecting the health of a community, preparing public health data and information, promoting and conducting health education programs and services, and assisting in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Public Health Educator II:
An employee in this class is responsible for leading and performing the development, dissemination and evaluation of health education programs. Duties include identifying health trends, preparing health data and information and promoting and conducting health education programs and services; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Hear within 20 feet; talk/speak; and customer/public contact. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near vision; climb stairs; grasp; maintain posture; move about; sit; stand; walk; work alone, with and around others; work inside; and drive. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; midrange and far vision; reach; reach above shoulder; squat; traffic; extended day and work outside.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Educator I - (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, communications or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Educator II - (Pass/Fail)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, communications or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in the assigned area of specialty; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in health education, public health, communications or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: The successful candidates may be considered for appointment to the Public Health Educator I or II level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need, at the discretion of the hiring authority. This will be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEMS:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 6-10.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
February 3, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin.

Week of February 17, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of March 3, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.