Public Health Technician FT
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Salary: $16.69 - $21.59 HourlyLocation : Muskegon, MIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-02126-02Department: Public HealthOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/22/2025 5:00 PM EasternDescription of WorkA Public Health Technician, under general supervision, performs a variety of confidential program and clerical support activities. A Public Health Technician performs screening, testing, and interviews clinic patients regarding confidential medical matters in compliance with state and local policies and procedures; prepares and files confidential medical records and documents; answers public inquiries requiring a thorough knowledge of public health programs and procedures and performs other related duties as assigned. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications1. Possess an Associate's degree in childhood development, education, medical or other related fields; OR, Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED); AND; Have a minimum of two (2) years full-time work experience which shall have included customer service, clinic care, or experience with children in an early childhood, school or related experience. 2. Possess a valid driver's license. NOTE: Certification and training may be required to perform specific program activities. Physical Conditions / Work LocationPHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAn employee in this class must be in good physical condition to allow for frequent standing, walking and lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSAn employee in this class may work in a variety of office and clinic settings and be required to travel from location to location within the County. Additional Information EVALUATION CONTENTThe selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended. MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICEBargaining unit employees will be eligible for County benefits three (3) calendar months after date of hire into a permanent position and upon successful completion of the probationary period.Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, $2,000 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,0002 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, $4,000 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10%Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsNo Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,600 Deductible, $1,280 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,2502 People/Family: $3,200 Deductible, $2,560 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsMonthly Employee Premium: Single-$126.90, 2 person- $304.57, Family- $380.71Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available at 90 days of continuous employmentDental Insurance15% employee premium contributionAvailable at 90 days of continuous employmentVision Insurance15% employee premium contributionAvailable at 90 days of continuous employmentBenefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree InsuranceHealthcare Savings Plan (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000Available at 90 days of continuous employmentSick Leave 12 days annually accumulated at .4615 days per pay period. Increasing to a maximum of 18 days annually. See contract for accumulation chart. Available upon completion of 90 days of continuous eligible County serviceAnnual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 hrs. per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service.Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service.Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeitedAvailable upon completion of three months of continuous eligible County serviceHolidays13 daysCOLA/Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.Voluntary Benefits(100% employee pay)Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)Available at 90 days of continuous employmentShift Premium Employees working any shift in which at least four (4) hours of the shift fall between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be eligible for a shift differential of twenty (20) cents per hourBereavement Up to 3 days' paid leave; additional 2 days' paid leave for lengthy travel. See Contract for specific terms and conditions. Available upon hire*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.