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Position Description
Community Health Department
Position: Public Health Communications Manager
Salary Range: $5,347/mo. To $7,167/mo. Starting Salary: DOE, DOQ
Location Community Health Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA, Benefits Apply
Open until Filled – First Review: October 3rd, 2023.
Full Time Benefits Include:
• County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours
earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0
Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This Manager position is a professional individual contributor who will shape, spread, and analyze the impact of public health messaging with a regional approach with shared services through Public Health funding. The Manager is the subject matter expert on all communications from the department and must have a solid understanding of developing and producing critical messaging with a limited time frame. The position requires the ability to respond when a specific segment of the population is affected by a particular public health policy and make appropriate decisions about how to best inform and approach the intended audience. This position requires knowledge and understanding of rural health, agricultural and political culture in rural areas and the ability to work effectively, creatively, and proactively within a rural and agricultural area. Develops brand and ensures documents and publications meet the brand criteria including social media and web presence. Schedules, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; provides feedback that facilitates improvement; makes recommendations regarding discipline and termination.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Participate in activities both within and outside the department in the community at large, such as schools and community groups, in a variety of environments and settings. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a personal computer and peripherals. Ability to lift and carry twenty-five to thirty (25-30) pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively verbally. Ability to drive an automobile, fly in an airplane and travel as required as this position will require travel. Must be able to work each day of the week.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field and at least five (5) years’ experience related to risk communications, community outreach, mobilization, and public relations OR a Master’s of Public Health and two (2) years of directly-related experience. Previous lead worker experience preferred. Maintain professional continuing education. Incident Command Certifications or ability to get certification within department timelines, including certifications in Communications. Maintain the principles of confidentiality. Maintain a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check.
For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,347.00 To $7,167.00 per MONTH
Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,347.00 to $7,167.00 per MONTH