HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST III

GRADE

STD0012

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Carroll County Health Department\r\nWestminster, MD 21157\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to support the CPEST and BCCP screening programs through outreach, education and community engagement. This position will participate in developing and maintaining informational resources for both programs. This position will represent the programs at outreach activities and community events, including social media marketing, event coordination, identifying new outreach opportunities and organizing the Local Health Improvement Coalition Cancer Subcommittee. This position will maintain the educational database used to track outreach activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major or a minimum of thirty credit hours in one of the biological or physical sciences.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience in public health investigation work. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates�must indicate on the application form the courses and total number of credits in the required courses.\r\n2. Candidates�may substitute one additional year of experience for the thirty credit hours in one of the biological and/or physical sciences of the required education.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Public Health Officer or Preventive Medical Officer classifications or Public Health Officer or Preventive�Medical�Officer specialty codes in the public health investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Experience with outreach and coalition building.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Experience with program enrollment.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n