Health Educator Advanced

Salary

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is one of the executive branch agencies of the State of New Mexico. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. The Population and Community Health Bureau (PCHB) collaborates with populations, communities, organizations, and systems to create health equity where New Mexicans live, learn, work, and play.

Why does the job exist?

This position supports the Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (ONAPA) and Healthy Kids Healthy Communities (HKHC) program's efforts to increase healthy eating and physical activity opportunities where children and adults live, learn, play, work, eat, and shop. Healthy eating and physical activity two lifestyle behaviors that can help prevent obesity and subsequent chronic disease.

How does it get done?

This position will: 1) develop, support, and maintain state and local partnerships to advance healthy eating and physical activity initiatives statewide and in HKHC counties and tribal communities across New Mexico; 2) participate in strategic planning to effectively implement the program's statewide healthy eating, physical activity, and obesity prevention strategies in the following settings: early care and education, schools, food system, and the built environment; 3) provide on-going technical assistance, training, and support to HKHC, Healthy Kids Healthy Preschool (HKHP), and other program contractors and partners; and 4) use program data to plan, evaluate, and guide program development, and 4) support overall program administrative operations.

Who are the customers?

ONAPA and HKHC program staff, state and local partners, state agencies, policymakers, community-based organizations, and individuals.

Ideal Candidate

• Master's degree in public health and two (2) years of experience in a public health setting with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention.
• Experience working in local communities on strategies to increase opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Education and two (2) years of experience in a health related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

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Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Ability to travel for during the day and/or overnight for one or more days including occasional weekends.

Working Conditions

Work in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VTD) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Ability to work from home (telework), if required, with access to reliable internet connection and computer device(s). Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (bending, stooping and reaching) and meet numerous deadlines. Activities also include delivering, carrying, and using measurement equipment for statewide BMI surveillance which involves walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing. Position requires day and overnight travel and the use of state vehicles.

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Agency Contact Information: Rita Condon (505) 903-3100

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.