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Physical
Activity Consultant
Division of Public Health
Office of Healthy Behaviors
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Description |
| The Georgia Department
of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Public Health, is seeking qualified
candidates for the position of Physical Activity Program Consultant
I in the Office of Healthy Behaviors. |
| Under limited
supervision, provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation
and evaluation of the comprehensive nutrition and physical activity
plan to prevent obesity and other chronic diseases. Recruits and orients
new partners; plans and chairs workgroup meetings; provides consultation
and technical assistance to partners in the development and implementation
of comprehensive plans and community physical activity interventions.
Provides expertise and leadership in assessing training needs and
implementing training plans related to physical activity (e.g. best
practices, national guidelines, caloric expenditure) for the prevention
of obesity and reduction of related chronic diseases. Prepares grant
proposals and reports with state and district personnel. |
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Qualifications |
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Bachelor's degree in a related field and theree years experience
performing work related to area of assignment OR Master's degree
in a related field and one year experience performing work related
to area of assignment OR Seven years experience performing work
related to area of assignment.
Note: Some positions may require licensure.
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| Preference will
be give to applicants who, in addition to meeting the above requirements,
possess the following: |
• Master’s
Degree Physical Activity or Public Health (exercise science, physical
education, health promotion) and significant related work experience.
• Demonstrated competence in planning, implementing and evaluation
of public health physical activity interventions and/or programs.
• Knowledge of best practices related to physical activity and
the prevention of obesity and other chronic diseases, and the socio-ecological
model.
• Experience in evidence-based, and coordinated physical activity
programming through consultation, technical assistance, and training.
• Experience in collaborations and/or coalition building and
maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; verbally and
in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with an
ability to work with a diverse group of people and multidisciplinary
teams.
• Experience demonstrating competence in group facilitation,
collaborations and/or coalition building.
• Capability of assuming responsibility with minimum supervision,
problem solving and setting priorities.
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Benefits |
In addition
to a competitive starting salary of ($35,569-$48,935),
we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement
plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation & sick
leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Note: Current state employees are subject to the statewide salary
plan administration practices. This position is a pay grade 15 on
the satewide salary plan. |
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Area Information |
| This position
is located in metro Atlanta. |
| From a virtually
uninhabited railroad terminus in 1837 to a sprawling metropolis of
over four million people today, metro Atlanta has the vibrancy of
the world’s great urban centers combined with the Southern charm
of small town centers such as Roswell and Decatur. Here you’ll
find historic sites from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era,
as well as world-class shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. |
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Applying for this job |
| Please email your
cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format
to: willis@dhrjobs.com
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To ensure proper
routing/handling of your credentials, copy and paste or type
the following as your email subject: Physical
Activity - 177242
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment
drug screening, a criminal background check and reference check.
The Georgia Department of Human Resources provides services to ensure
the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DHR, in the
event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and
condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities
of the Department. |
| DHR
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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| St Marys, GA is the second oldest city in the U.S. |
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