Health Educator I

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email:

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

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.

Posting Date: March 19, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

• All applications received by April 2 , 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

POSITION: Health Educator I – Grant Funded POSTING #: 3620-0325ksa

• May Underfill as a Health Education Technician

Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
This is a Full Time Grant Funded Position.

The Opportunity:
Under direct leadership of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs clerical, technical, and entry-level professional work.

A portion of this opportunity may include conducting inspections of retail businesses to verify compliance with State and local regulations, including licensing requirements, product labeling, display restrictions, etc.

Grade:

Health Educator I - 721

Health Education Technician - 720

Starting Pay:

721 - $24.95 - $28.67 per hour

720 - $23.27 - $26.74 per hour

Schedule:

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

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.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications – Health Educator I
1. Applicants must be eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or obtain a Certificate in Public Health (CPH).
2. Incumbents may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.

Job Qualifications – Health Education Technician
1.Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field.

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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