HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64003235

Requisition No: 881923 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64003235

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003235 

Salary:  $42,561.57 to $44,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2026 

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*This is a fulltime Career Service (CS) Health Educator Consultant position working with the Department of Health in Lee County.*

The Health Educator Consultant in this position is under the supervision of the Health Education Program Manager.  The general duties of this position support all activities approved by the Florida Department of Health in Lee County that are directed toward reduction of risk for tobacco/nicotine use of all kinds including smoking and to promote smoking cessation among youth and adults. The Health Educator Consultant is expected to have the ability to work independently, always presenting conduct becoming of a professional of the Florida Department of Health in Lee. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Florida Department of Health (FDOH), HIPAA and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing health. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal work hours or days.

Supports efforts to reduce risk for tobacco use and promotes smoking cessation resources for both youth and adults, including Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Quit Smoking Now in-person and virtual classes. Engages with community-based organizations and other local healthcare providers to educate them about, and encourage participation in, the statewide smoking-cessation referral program. Coordinates collaboration between community providers and AHEC to implement and maintain the referral program.

Promotes policies to counteract tobacco industry influences at the retail point of sale (POS). Delivers trainings to build the knowledge, skills and abilities of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) and Tobacco-Free Lee Coalition members and prepare them for active participation in future POS activities. Coordinates interagency collaboration by identifying opportunities with public safety agencies for prevention activities, strengthening communication channels, supporting POS objectives and other community tobacco‑control strategies. Conducts POS field surveillance activities. Updates and maintains tobacco retailers’ data in the Point-of-Sale Toolkit (POST) system.

Coordinates meetings with elected officials and provides presentations to target audiences to inform and educate on Tobacco Free Public Spaces. Collaborates with other agencies that align with tobacco free public space policies.

Attends coalition and community meetings, including Tobacco Free Lee Coalition, School Health Advisory Council, Youth Services Coalition meetings and other relevant meetings to support program deliverables and promote tobacco cessation. Participates in community outreach and tobacco debris clean-up events.

Collaborates with K-12 schools across the School District of Lee County, charter schools, and private schools to implement evidence-based tobacco control model policies.

Promotes smoke-free housing policies for market-rate multi-unit properties and condominium associations, working to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and increase awareness of its health impact.

Provides program reporting by submitting regular updates to the Health Education Program Manager and entering grant-related deliverable information into the Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS) database. Attends all required Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida trainings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the area of cessation, secondhand smoke, and youth prevention.
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources.
• Skill in operating a personal computer. 
• Skilled in written and oral communications.
• Ability to develop, plan, implement programs.
• Ability to work with youth and adults.
• Ability to design and produce health promotion, and public health educational materials for the media.
• Ability to develop and deliver health education services.
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be tobacco-free.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and/or travel outside of Lee County.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Fort Myers

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.