Best Start for Kids Program Coordinator, Lead and Toxics Program (Educator Consultant III) - King County Department of Public Health
Description:
The Environmental Health Division is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated Program Coordinator (Educator Consultant III) for the Lead and Toxics Program. This position is funded through the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) levy. A key component of Best Start for Kids prenatal to five strategic investments is ensuring families, caregivers and providers, have information and resources to promote healthy child development by preventing exposure to lead and other toxics. The project coordinator also works as part of a team to implement a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded grant to prevent childhood lead poisoning and improve access to developmental service for lead poisoned children.
The successful candidate will have a passion for environmental justice, facilitating equitable community partnerships, developing innovative communication strategies, and creating heathier lives for all people in King County.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, science, public health, public administration or a combination of work experience and education.
- Certified Health Education Specialist or the equivalent.
- Well-versed toxicology and the policies surrounding lead exposures in children and the principles of healthy housing. A strong background in toxics is preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State driver’s license.
How to Apply:Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates. This is a career service position but is contingent on Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal funding after December 31, 2021.
Application Process:
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
- A cover letter describing your interest in this position and how do you meet the required qualifications for this job.
- Responses to supplemental questions.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
- The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location, and working hours.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selected candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation. Records are not automatically-disqualifying.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.