Health Educator

Salary : $108,436.02 - $126,399.31 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
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Department: HHCS Health
Division: Public Health
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY


The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Health Educator! In this role, you will be involved in creating, implementing, and evaluating public health education programs and materials, collaborating with diverse community groups to promote public health initiatives, and advising departmental staff on educational techniques and community resources.

Responsibilities also include organizing health-focused events, crafting publicity materials, conducting training programs, reviewing educational resources for relevance, maintaining reports, staying updated on health education topics, and potentially supervising interns and staff.


See the full job description here:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position is:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health or related field, and two years of community health education experience.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and one year of supervisory experience is desirable. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) can be substituted for one year of community health education experience.


Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the ideal candidate will be a community focused individual, knowledgeable of the 8 areas of responsibility and competencies for Health Education Specialists. The candidate should also be well versed in experiential and adult learning theories as well as behavior change theories and models. CHES certification is highly desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on August 24, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
• Written Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.


DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP)
The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employee's salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account. The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.

Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Vision Plan
The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.

Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $50,000. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.


Vacation
New employees accrue 80 or 120 hours of vacation annually, depending on classification. Vacation accrual rates increase with additional years of service. See the for details.

Holidays
15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually

Uniform Allowance
Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see )
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01


Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Some High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02


Please indicate degree/ and/or major coursework.
03


Are you a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)?
04


Briefly describe your experience in community health education, including any programs or initiatives you have participated in. Include job titles and dates of employment. In depth description must also be listed under the Work History of this application.
05


How have you incorporated behavior change theories and models into the development of health education curriculum?
06


How have you engaged with diverse populations to promote health awareness and what strategies have you used to assess community needs?
07


I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy. I understand that an incomplete application, inconsistent or conflicting information, or incomplete answers to the supplemental questions may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes

Required Question