[Core] [61% incumbents] Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
  DWAs: Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
  DWAs: Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
  DWAs: Present social services program information to the public.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
  DWAs: Provide educational materials to community members.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
  DWAs: Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Develop tools to diagnose or assess needs.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community health issues.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
  DWAs: Provide educational materials to community members.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
  DWAs: Maintain social services program records.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community health issues. | Present social services program information to the public.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
  DWAs: Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
  DWAs: Collect information about community health needs. | Develop tools to diagnose or assess needs.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
  DWAs: Develop educational policies.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals. | Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
  DWAs: Advise others on social or educational issues.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Design and administer training programs for new employees and continuing education for existing employees.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs. | Train staff members in social services skills.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
  DWAs: Maintain social services program records.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.61 lvl:6.20) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:4.53 lvl:5.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.21 lvl:4.88) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:4.08 lvl:5.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:3.63 lvl:4.89) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.59 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:3.57 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.50 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.41 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:3.40 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.39 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administration and Management (imp:3.34 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.19 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.16 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.92 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:2.90 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Biology (imp:2.75 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Telecommunications (imp:2.65 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.61 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.39 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.35 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.33) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:2.25 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.54) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.52 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.43 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.42 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Production and Processing (imp:1.37 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Food Production (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Mechanical (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Stamina (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Rate Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.80 lvl:5.43) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.72 lvl:6.20) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.68 lvl:5.71) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Getting Information (imp:4.53 lvl:4.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.52 lvl:5.49) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.49 lvl:5.66) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.44 lvl:5.48) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.43 lvl:5.50) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.42 lvl:5.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.36 lvl:5.95) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.35 lvl:5.23) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.26 lvl:4.57) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.23 lvl:4.92) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.19 lvl:4.82) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.86) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.14 lvl:5.32) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.13 lvl:4.87) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.08 lvl:5.52) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.08 lvl:5.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.38) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.01 lvl:4.65) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.77 lvl:4.66) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.63 lvl:4.51) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.60 lvl:4.15) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.53 lvl:4.65) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.51 lvl:4.71) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.25) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.40 lvl:3.26) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.21 lvl:4.23) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.15 lvl:3.20) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.99 lvl:3.39) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.73 lvl:3.06) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.63 lvl:2.55) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.51 lvl:2.09) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.41 lvl:2.55) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.24 lvl:1.66) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.12 lvl:2.02) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.04 lvl:1.67) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.65) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.61 lvl:1.62) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Empathy (imp:2.40) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:2.31) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.20) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:2.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 65,690
  annual_median    : $64,070
  annual_pct10     : $42,990
  annual_pct25     : $50,620
  annual_pct75     : $87,130
  annual_pct90     : $118,200
  annual_mean      : $73,280
  hourly_median    : $30.80

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maryland ($104,470)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($39,650)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.635x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,110  median: $  64,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   16,030  median: $  69,740
  Educational Services                     emp:    7,740  median: $  62,370
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    3,020  median: $  57,220
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,340  median: $  54,680
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,140  median: $  76,380
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,370  median: $  67,550
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,190  median: $  62,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,100  median: $  61,150
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      180  median: $  39,410

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,110  median: $  64,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   16,030  median: $  69,740
  Educational Services                     emp:    7,740  median: $  62,370
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    3,020  median: $  57,220
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Health education is a profession of educating people about health. Areas within this profession encompass environmental health, physical health, social health, emotional health, intellectual health, and spiritual health, as well as sexual and reproductive health education. It can also be defined as any combination of learning activities that aim to assist individuals and communities improve their health by expanding knowledge or altering attitudes.
Health education has been defined differently by various sources. The National Conference on Preventive Medicine in 1975 defined it as "a process that informs, motivates, and helps people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles, advocates environmental changes as needed to facilitate this goal, and conducts professional training and research to the same end." The Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology of 2001 defined Health Education as "any combination of planned learning experiences based on sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions." The World Health Organization (WHO) defined Health Education as consisting of "consciously constructed opportunities for learning involving some form of communication designed to improve health literacy, including improving knowledge, and developing life skills which are conducive to individual and community health."


== History ==

It is often thought that health education began with the beginning of healthcare in the earliest parts of history as knowledge was passed from generation to generation. Some people might be surprised to hear that health education's roots date back to the Greeks between the sixth and fourth century B.C.E. They shifted their focus away from superstitious and supernatural conceptions of health and toward the physiological causes of ailments, according to documents that have been uncovered. They discussed how physical health, social settings, and human behavior are connected to preventing disease and sustaining good health. The Greeks wanted to empower people and communities by establishing supportive settings and regulations that would promote taking medication and upholding healthy behaviors. They did this by educating people about their health and developing their skills. Other preserved texts from ancient civilizations in China, India, Egypt, Rome, Persia also contain information regarding various diseases, their kinds of treatments, and even preventative measures. The first medical school was later founded at the end of the 8th century in Salerno, Italy and focused a significant portion of its curriculum on proper hygiene and healthy lifestyles. Much later, Johann Guttenberg's printing press paved the way for making educational materials more accessible as some of the first things to be printed were treatises regarding health. Informational materials containing information about hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices became popular as a tool to combat epidemics. In the 19th century, "awareness-rising" began to increase to improve the knowledge of the average people regarding health and other topics. As medicine has continued to progress, with new fields being created to address new problems, so too has methods of providing health education.
Prior to the 1960s, the physician was primarily in charge and the patients were expected to have a passive role in their own health decisions. In 1976, the Patient Education and Counseling journal was founded and the concept of health education began to really take off. It was around this time that it became apparent that if patients are informed about their health, they could improve it through various lifestyle changes. In the 1980s, patient advocacy groups drew attention to the issue of patients' rights such as the right to be informed about health conditions and the potential options for care. The 1990s fully brought about the shared decision making model present in healthcare settings today, including the emergence of electronic health communication. Lastly, in the 21st century, there has been an emergence of associations designated as platforms for promoting health education and communication.
In the United States specifically...
The purpose and approach of health education in the United States have evolved over time. From the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, the aim of public health was controlling the harm from infectious diseases, which were largely under control by the 1950s. The major recent trend regarding changing definitions of school health education is the increasing acknowledgement that school education influences adult behavior.
In the 1970s, health education was viewed in the U.S. mostly as a means of communicating healthy medical practices to those who should be practicing them. By this time, it was clear that reducing illness, death, and rising health care costs could best be achieved through a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. At the heart of the new approach was the role of a health educator.
In the 1980s definitions began to incorporate the belief that education is a means of empowerment for the individual, allowing them to make educated health decisions. Health education in the U.S. became "the process of assisting individuals... to make informed decisions about matters affecting their personal health and the health of others." This definition emerged in the same year as the first national-scale investigation of health education in schools in the United States, which eventually led to a much more aggressive approach to educating young people on matters of health. In the late 1990s the World Health Organization launched a Global Health Initiative which aimed at developing "health-promoting schools", which would enhance school health programs at all levels including: local, regional, national, and global level.
Today school health education is seen in the U.S. as a "comprehensive health curricula", combining community, schools, and patient care practice, in which "Health education covers the continuum from disease prevention and promotion of optimal health to the detection of illness to treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care." This concept is recently prescribed in current scientific literature as 'health promotion', a phrase that is used interchangeably with health education, although health promotion is broader in focus.


== Role of the Health Education Specialist ==
A health educator is "a professionally prepared individual who serves in a variety of roles and is specifically trained to use appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities" (Joint Committee on Terminology, 2001, p. 100).  In other words, they conduct, evaluate, and design activities that pertain to the improvement of the health and well-being of humans. Examples of this include "patient educators, health education teachers, trainers, community organizers, and health program managers." There is a variation in job titles and because of this, there is not a definite system of one health education system. In January 1978 the Role Delineation Project was put into place, in order to define the basic roles and responsibilities for the health educator. The result was a Framework for the Development of Competency-Based Curricula for Entry Level Health Educators (NCHEC, 1985). A second result was a revised version of A Competency-Based Framework for the Professional Development of Certified Health Education Specialists (NCHEC, 1996). These documents outlined the seven areas of responsibilities which are shown below. The Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA II 2020) produced "a new hierarchical model with 8 Areas of Responsibility, 35 Competencies, and 193 Sub-competencies".
Healt

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Health Education Specialists develop and implement community-focused programs that promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease across diverse populations. These professionals combine data analysis, educational program design, and community engagement to assess public health needs and deliver evidence-based interventions. They work in healthcare systems, government agencies, and educational institutions to translate complex health information into accessible educational materials and programs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A health education specialist begins their day reviewing community health data and epidemiological reports to identify emerging health trends and priority populations. They spend time developing educational materials such as brochures, presentations, and digital content addressing topics like vaccination, smoking cessation, or chronic disease management. Much of their day involves coordinating with healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies to plan and implement health promotion programs. They conduct training workshops, facilitate community meetings, and present health information to diverse audiences. Documentation and evaluation are constant activities, as they track program participation, measure outcomes, and prepare reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong social intelligence and communication skills, enabling them to connect with diverse populations and translate complex health information into understandable messages. They demonstrate high attention to detail and intellectual curiosity, essential for analyzing health data and staying current with public health research. Successful health education specialists combine empathy and service orientation with analytical thinking, allowing them to understand community needs while designing evidence-based interventions. They thrive on collaboration and coordination, working effectively across multiple organizations and sectors. These professionals are motivated by making a tangible impact on community health outcomes and possess the patience and persistence needed for long-term behavior change initiatives.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree in health education, public health, health promotion, or a related field, with 62.2% of practitioners holding associate's degrees and 30.9% holding bachelor's degrees according to current employment data. Entry-level candidates benefit from internships in public health agencies, hospitals, or community health organizations to gain practical experience in program implementation and community engagement. Many professionals pursue certification through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) to enhance their credentials. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Health education specialists can advance to supervisory roles managing teams of health educators or progress into program management positions overseeing entire community health initiatives. Senior practitioners often specialize in specific health areas such as chronic disease prevention, maternal health, or workplace wellness, becoming subject matter experts. Career advancement may lead to roles such as Community Health Program Manager, Public Health Administrator, or Health Promotion Director in larger healthcare systems or government agencies. Some professionals transition into consulting, policy development, or pursue advanced degrees to move into research or academic positions in public health schools.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 65,690 professionals nationally with a median annual salary of $64,070, ranging from $42,990 to $118,200 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic variation is significant, with Maryland offering the highest wages at $104,470 compared to Puerto Rico's $39,650, representing a 2.63x difference. Employment is concentrated in healthcare and social assistance organizations (30,110 positions), government agencies (16,030 positions), and educational services (7,740 positions). The profession benefits from growing awareness of preventive health measures and population health management, with particular demand in rural and underserved communities. Technology integration and digital health literacy are becoming increasingly important skill areas as the field adapts to telehealth and social media-based health communication.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Health education roles have moderate automation resistance due to their heavy reliance on interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and complex community relationship-building. While data analysis tools and digital content creation platforms may enhance efficiency, the core functions of community engagement, program adaptation, and culturally responsive health communication require human judgment and empathy that cannot be easily automated.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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  [riasec_cluster] Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations show strong Social (S) orientation with Health Education Specialists at 6.15 and moderate Investigative (I) components at 5.29.
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    data: RIASEC I:5.29
    data: Social service orientation
  [task_similarity] Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1072.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Educational material development
    data: Professional instruction focus
  [career_pathway] Social and Community Service Managers (11-9151.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Health Education Specialists who supervise staff (listed in top tasks) and coordinate community programs represent a natural progression to management roles.
    data: Supervise professional and technical staff task
    data: Develop cooperative working relationships
    data: Program coordination activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both professions require strong customer and personal service knowledge (4.6 importance) and focus on health education and behavior modification.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge importance 4.6
    data: Health behavior change focus
    data: Educational program delivery
  [wage_band] Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Job Zone 4 classification
    data: Social services sector employment
    data: Similar educational requirements

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