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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Public Health Planner II
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 14380 Salary Grade: JJ0
Approved: Last Revised: March 02, 2018

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, perform planning tasks related to the implementation of public health and/or human service programs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Researches proposed alternatives for providing public health and/or human services.
  2. Evaluates ongoing or proposed programs to determine efficiency, cost effectiveness, and program utilization.
  3. Develops procedures for implementation of plans or programs.
  4. Performs demographic statistical and epidemiological analysis.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of the planning process.
  • Knowledge of research, statistical analysis, and survey techniques.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or Planning, plus two (2) years of experience in health or social service planning, or administrative experience.
  • OR Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Social Work, Public Administration, or Planning, plus four (4) years of social service planning or administrative experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.