Health Program Specialist II - Grant Funded

Health Program Specialist II - Grant Funded

Salary

$55,369.60 - $83,054.40 Annually

Location

512 E. HIGHLAND STREET, SUITE 150, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00057

Department

SA Metro Health District

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex public health work in one of several public health programs. Work involves overseeing, planning, and evaluating public health education program activities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations. The work is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

512 E. Highland Blvd., Ste. 150, San Antonio, Texas 78210

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

• Implements evidence-based prevention initiatives to help the community improve and maintain their health.
• Develops, coordinates, and presents public health educational activities and outreach for organizations and groups in the local community, to include the provision of educational materials and teaching aids.
• Conducts outreach and maintains relationships with community and partner organizations regarding health initiatives.
• Coordinates, plans, and monitors public health education activities; and develops goals and objectives for public health education programs.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to public health information and report requests.
• Interviews persons to determine demographic, medically relevant information and risk factor data.
• Counsels patients concerning risk reduction and behavior modification.
• Assists in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and preparing materials in response to public health information and report requests.
• Assists with data handling, database maintenance and reports for research studies, survey, and audits.
• Assists with developing and conducting quality assurance reviews for the program.
• Provides technical assistance to healthcare providers on public health issues.
• May supervise the work of personnel.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in a public health, health promotion, sciences, social sciences, or other related health field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Health Program Specialist I or other relevant public health experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the City of San Antonio's Cash-Handling Certification Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Phlebotomy experience.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current public health programs, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public health laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interpret public health laws and regulations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver formal presentations to small and large groups.
• Ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies.
• Ability to train and/or supervise personnel.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work in an inside environment and out in the field.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with coursework in one of the following areas?

• Yes, Public Health
• Yes, Health Promotion
• Yes, Sciences
• Yes, Social Science
• Yes, Other Related Health Field
• No, None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have as a Health Program Specialist I or other relevant public health experience?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How would you rate your ability to speak Spanish?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Fluent
• None of the above

09

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

10

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• None of the above

11

How many years of Phlebotomy experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

12

How many years of public health experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

13

Describe your public health work experience. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

14

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

15

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

16

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

17

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx