NCSD Job Board

Duties

Brief Description of Duties:   This position is located in the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Health (DOH), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA), TB/STD Control Division.  The incumbent serves as the STD Health Education and Community Outreach Coordinator and is responsible for providing oversight and coordination of the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of STD (including HIV) public health education programs, initiatives, and campaigns. Participates in the development of program strategies that consider a comprehensive approach to STD prevention and intervention, including relevant social determinants of health; health equity and disparities; and, behavior change approaches at the individual and community levels.  Assists in establishing program goals and objectives which are consistent with local needs and national guidelines.  Assists in the identification of barriers for the prevention and control of STD by developing and planning interventions for populations at risk. Manages the provision of technical assistance to Community Based Organizations, schools, and other partners regarding health education and health promotion efforts related to STDs.  Coordinates the delivery of STD educational presentations. requests.  Engages members of the community, community-based organizations, and other organizations to partner with or be knowledgeable about STD program efforts. Serves as an STD representative and liaison to local and multi-jurisdictional committees and groups involving STD/HIV educational and outreach endeavors.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:   Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Substitution of Education:   A substitution of education for required experience will be allowed as defined in OPM's Qualification Standards.  However, in order to receive credit, applicants must submit official proof of educational attainment at the time of application.

Ranking Factors

Submission of Ranking Factors:   The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process.  All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors.   Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document.   Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying.  You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors.  The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge.  FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

Ranking Factor #1:    Extensive applied knowledge of processes necessary to identify ways and means of effectively addressing the STD educational needs peculiar to diverse and sub-populations, including but not limited to youth based outreach, using culturally sensitive materials and methodologies.

Ranking Factor #2:    Applied experience with social marketing concepts and approaches, mass communication methods including appropriate framing of public health STD education messages to facilitate public consumption; and awareness of segmentation, research, and variables with emphasis on youth based outreach.

Ranking Factor #3:    Applied experience collecting data on behavioral risk factors and social variables that influence the susceptibility to and spread of STDs; and analyzes this data for reports and public health programming improvement.

Ranking Factor #4:    Applied experience providing technical assistance, as appropriate, to community-based organizations, schools, and other institutions regarding health education/health promotion efforts related to STDs along with additional experience strategically interfacing with local and multi-jurisdictional committees and groups involving educational endeavors.

Ranking Factor #5:    Applied experience serving in a supervisory capacity effectively coordinating the tasks and goals of employees serving as direct reports in order to accomplish cross-functional objectives related to STD analyses, screening, and data evaluation. Please give specific examples.