Health Educator II

Job Announcement

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.

Position: Health Educator II Posting #: 3120-0926ksa

This is a Grant Funded Full Time Position with Benefits

Preference may be given to individuals that are fluent in Spanish

Grade:

Health Educator II – 723

Health Educator I – 721

Health Education Technician – 720

Starting Pay:

723 – $29.24 - $33.60

721 – $25.45 - $29.24

720 – $23.74 - $27.27

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May require occasional nights and weekends

Job Qualifications – Health Educator II :

1. Bachelor's degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.

2. Four (4) years of work experience in public health, or a related field.

3. A completed, related master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.

Job Qualifications – Health Educator I :

1. Bachelor's degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.

2. Two (2) years of work experience in public health or a related field.

3. A completed, related master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.

Job Qualifications – Health Education Technician:

1. Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1. Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain certification through the national certifying boards in one of the following during the first twelve (12) months in position:

a. Certified in Public Health (CPH)

b. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

2. Incumbent may be required to complete the SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

Utah County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer