Kind of Work
Professional work collaborating with community partners such as clinics, schools, and community service organizations to strengthen and expand relationships that promote the development, health, and nutrition of community members to improve childhood health outcomes.
Additional activities include providing individuals with resource information, education about programs and services that Public Health can assist with such as asthma, birth defects, child and teen checkups, early hearing and detection intervention, emergency response, Follow Along Program, lead, nutrition education, peer breast-feeding, perinatal Hepatitis B, vaccinations, and conduct appointments for families in the WIC program.
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.
The full salary range for Public Health Educator II, including longevity pay, is $31.08 - $44.20 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
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.
Work Environment
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.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Educator I - (Pass/Fail)
Rating Systems
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicant's answers to supplemental questions 8-12.
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 separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save 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
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:
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.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Which of the following best describes your current level of education?
SME Explanation: Questions 8-12 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-12.
Describe any paid work experience and/or volunteer/internship experience you have had working with individuals and/or communities to protect and improve health through health promotion programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. Please include in your response the organization(s) and positions) you held while performing these activities.
09
Describe your experience in working collaboratively with a team and independently.
10
Explain your experience and understanding of working with public information and private information.
11
Describe your experience establishing and maintaining healthy effective working relationships with other professionals within your field of work.
12
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Professional work collaborating with community partners such as clinics, schools, and community service organizations to strengthen and expand relationships that promote the development, health, and nutrition of community members to improve childhood health outcomes.
Additional activities include providing individuals with resource information, education about programs and services that Public Health can assist with such as asthma, birth defects, child and teen checkups, early hearing and detection intervention, emergency response, Follow Along Program, lead, nutrition education, peer breast-feeding, perinatal Hepatitis B, vaccinations, and conduct appointments for families in the WIC program.
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.
The full salary range for Public Health Educator II, including longevity pay, is $31.08 - $44.20 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
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.
Work Environment
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.
Selection Process
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.
- 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.
Rating Systems
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicant's answers to supplemental questions 8-12.
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 separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save 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
- May 19, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
- Week of June 2, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Week of June 16, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted
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.
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.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
- Yes
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
- Yes
- No
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
- Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
- No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your current level of education?
- Master's Degree in health education, public health or communications
- Master's Degree in a closely related field
- Bachelor's Degree in health education, public health or communications
- Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field
- None of the above
SME Explanation: Questions 8-12 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-12.
- Yes
- No
Describe any paid work experience and/or volunteer/internship experience you have had working with individuals and/or communities to protect and improve health through health promotion programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. Please include in your response the organization(s) and positions) you held while performing these activities.
09
Describe your experience in working collaboratively with a team and independently.
10
Explain your experience and understanding of working with public information and private information.
11
Describe your experience establishing and maintaining healthy effective working relationships with other professionals within your field of work.
12
- Describe the efforts you have made to promote health by empowering individuals to improve their health. B. What strategies have you used to move beyond the focus of the individual toward family and community using a wide range of social and environmental interventions?
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question