Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Education Media Specialist 2 - 77220
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $80248 Annually
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the preparation and distribution of education and/or promotion materials, one year of which is in health education and/or health promotion, in print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and/or electronic media (e.g., radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs). Thirty college credit hours in educational communications, communications, mass media, journalism, creative or technical writing, radio/television production or news writing, public health education, marketing or advertising, can be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications: • Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Possess strong interpersonal skills for working in a cross-functional team environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Eperience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Duties Description Plan, direct and evaluate mass media and/or community outreach health education and promotion campaigns for specific target audiences on various health issues; direct and assess formative market research and evaluation of health education and promotion materials, approaches and techniques; advise department staff and local health officials on the application of mass media and community outreach approaches to public health issues, problems and/or needs; and serve as liaison with other state agencies, and public and private groups involved in health education and promotion.
Additional Comments We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MNS/HEMS2/77220
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MNS/HEMS2/77220 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, ML/HEMS2/77220, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.