SENIOR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION
 
 DEFINITION:

 Under direction conducts the field and office work involved to carry
 out specific projects in one or more health education programs; 
 takes the lead over one or more Field Representatives and/or 
 other professional or technical staff; does other related duties.

 NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not 
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, 
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK
 
 Plans and organizes health education aspects of a specified 
 health project.

 Identifies community resources and leaders for a specific 
 problem, program, or geographic area.

 Evaluates the support and cooperation of local individuals and groups.

 Conducts field trips, studies and surveys in support of program
 activities.

 Visits, consults, and provides technical assistance and guidance 
 to individuals and groups involved in health education activities.

 Identifies health information needs for specific areas; assists in 
 the planning, preparation, distribution, and evaluation of related 
 health education materials.

 Provides and discusses health information.

 Provides guidance and instruction to Field Representatives 
 and other professional or technical staff.

 Oversees activities of volunteers and community aides.

 Develops health education activities.

 Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships 
 with those interested in or involved in the work of the program.

 Collects, reviews and prepares materials for health education
 activities.

 Prepares reports and correspondence for health education activities.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS

 EDUCATION
 
 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Education,
 Nursing, Public Health or related fields.

 EXPERIENCE

 One (1) year of experience in the planning, implementation, and
 evaluation of diversified health education programs in a local health
 department or state or local health agency.

 LICENSE

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
 
 Knowledge of the principles of public health.

 Knowledge of current public health issues and the types of services
 needed to address them.

 Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct studies and surveys.

 Ability to plan and organize specific aspects of an assigned health
 project.

 Ability to provide guidance and instruction other professional and
 technical staff.

 Ability to oversee the activities of volunteers and aides.

 Ability to conduct field trips, surveys, and studies.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with those interested or involved in the work of the program.

 Ability to collect and analyze data.

 Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in 
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04468
L
C
  
N/A
24
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 1/08/2009