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Public Health Program and Policy Analyst

Shasta County
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SALARY INFORMATION

 

$5,259.00 - $6,713 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $30.34 - $38.73 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

 

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous. 

 

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

 

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health, and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

 

The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning. Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors. It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities. Public Health is also where the HHSA’s emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

Under general direction, plans and coordinates projects utilizing complex public health data and health outcome information; performs public health program planning and project management under limited supervision; conducts health impact assessments and prepares reports; analyzes, interprets, and explains the health impacts of programs, policies, proposals, and legislation; and performs related work as required.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 

At the time of posting this recruitment flyer is fora position with the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention program.  The position is situated within the Healthy and Safe Families Division and will focus on preventing substance use and building protective factors among youth. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who is a self-starter and can work independently under limited supervision. This candidate must have knowledge of health policy and systems change relating to the prevention of poor health outcomes and have the ability to facilitate stakeholders from multiple sectors in achieving health related goals and objectives. Experience and a passion for working with schools and community-based organizations to strengthen the resilience of youth is highly desirable.

 

Ideal knowledge, skills, and experience include:

 

  • Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. 
  • Excellent public speaking and presenting skills.
  • Program evaluation skills
  • Grant writing experience
  • Ability to create assessments and gather primary data.
  • Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
  • Ability to plan and manage a budget.
  • The ability to understand, interpret and critically analyze data, information and/or policies.
  • Ability to come up with solutions taking into consideration different viewpoints.
  • Understanding of social determinants of health, equity, cultural competence, and public sector ethics.
  • Knowledge of policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to improve community health outcomes and to prevent harmful behaviors among youth.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Conducts the research, analysis, and formulation of recommendations necessary to prepare reports for a variety of public health projects; conducts health impact assessments (HIAs); identifies available grant funds and writes grant applications for private foundations, state and federal programs; plans and designs program evaluation studies, performs emergency preparedness planning, coordinates strategic planning efforts, and/or conducts public health impact assessments related to public policies; completes various special health planning projects in partnership with internal stakeholders and community organizations; attends community meetings and forms relationships with key community leaders and stakeholders; makes presentations before various groups and elected bodies; plans new program strategies and prepares scopes of work and budgets; conducts research on public health policy and legislation and forecasts health impacts; considers and analyzes a variety of policy solutions for various public health problems; may oversee subordinate work as project lead; and other duties as assigned.

 

 

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health and governmental planning; principles and practice of disease prevention and control; state and local laws affecting health and health planning; nomenclature, symbols, techniques, and instruments used in health planning work; statistical research methods as applies to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public health and public planning; grant application preparation and grant administration; purpose, policies, procedures and regulations of health and planning advisory boards and similar entities; methods of graphic illustration and presentation.

 

Ability to: Collect, analyze, interpret, and apply health data to various health planning projects; organize and write lengthy and complex public health analysis and planning documents; prepare and present health impact assessments and related research studies; interpret and apply applicable health information and health policies to planning projects; meet and deal effectively with the public, private sector stakeholders, and governmental officials; research and present health data dealing with assigned areas; operate a personal computer for word processing, graphics, project management, and presentations obtaining current health and legislative information via the Internet.

 

These standards are typically attained with a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, public policy, or a closely related degree, and at least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience in public health planning, project management, health-related program development and implementation, health assessment, program evaluation, and/or public health policy analysis. A Master of Public Health (MPH) or a closely related master’s degree is highly desirable and may be substituted for one-year of experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

 

Possession of a valid California driver license.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

 

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

  1. Describe what your degree(s) is/are in and how your education prepared you to work in the public health field? If you do not have a degree, please type "n/a”.  

 

  1. Please describe your experience preventing alcohol and drug misuse and abuse. If none, please type “n/a”.

 

  1. Please describe your experience in public health planning, project management, health-related program development and implementation, health assessment, program evaluation, and/or public health policy analysis in preventing negative health outcomes? Please list the duration your experience(s). If none, please type “n/a”.

 

  1. Please describe your experience coordinating or facilitating community coalitions, collaborations or working groups? If none, please type “n/a”

 

  1. If you are not currently located in Shasta County or the surrounding area, would you be willing to relocate to Shasta County if offered the position? Yes___ No___

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and must have ability to operate and automobile or truck.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

  • All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
  • Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).    An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
  • Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 
  • Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.  
  • In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
  • Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – General Unit.  
  • Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.50 % his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on April 9th, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.


 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515