Public Health Information Officer

at  Allegheny County Pennsylvania

Salary: Hourly: $41.82 || Annual: $87,000.00
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field

PURPOSE

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.
In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.
If you are claiming veteran’s preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.
Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny C0unty Health Department.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties:

• Works collaboratively with all aspects of the ACHD and is primarily responsible for the cultivation of all messaging and materials to ensure the ACHD has and maintains a coherent and clear voice for public health in Allegheny County
• Plans and conducts all public health information programming in alignment with the ACHD’s strategic plan
• Conveys information, both written and oral, to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches with linguistic and cultural proficiency
• Recommends to the Director and others, as appropriate, approaches for disseminating public health data and information
• Establishes and maintains extensive relationships with media and public contacts
• Oversee the management of content on the ACHD intranet
• Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities
• Responds to public health emergencies