OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64914015

Requisition No: 882607 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64914015

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64914015 

Salary:  $25.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026 

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Job posting category- Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The OPS Senior Health Educator (SHE) will serve as the Minority Health Liaison for the agency and perform related duties within the Office of Community Health and Planning (OCH&P). This position will report directly to the Government Operations Consultant III and coordinate activities with staff within the Office of Community Health and Planning, Management Team and Administrative staff. The incumbent will work with community stakeholders and partners to encourage the adoption of healthy behaviors. The Senior Health Educator will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to identify individual and/or community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and/or services designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. 

Responsibilities include initiating, coordinating, and providing education throughout the county that will result in policy, systems, and environmental changes. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with the Advisory Committee in preparing and facilitating meetings and ensuring that all initiatives are aligned.

Responsibilities:

•Assists the Office of Community Health and Planning in maintaining the Advisory Committee and program initiatives within the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County.

•Serves as the Minority Health Liaison for the agency. Attends required Office of Minority Health meetings, completes required reporting and projects as well as maintains/updates the county plan.

•The incumbent will serve as a liaison for the Advisory Committee. Incumbent will be responsible for organizing, planning, and scheduling (Committee and Subcommittees) meetings and presentations. Incumbent will ensure meeting minutes are complete and the committee has materials to operate to meet the strategic goals and objectives of the committee work plan.

•Conducts activities related to promoting optimal health and addressing social and economic barriers to health. Prepares reports recording the results of systems work performed, including technical writings such as operations manuals, procedures guides, or operator instructions required for systems operations, as well as project reporting on monthly/quarterly basis to monitor strategic objectives and health outcomes.

•Supports evaluation projects activities related to the development, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of assessment and contract results for evaluation purposes.

•Develops and distributes standardized departmental messaging and resources prompting health and chronic disease control through prevention, education, regulation and service including but not limited to newsletters, press releases, social media messaging, and fliers.

•Assists with the planning, organizing and coordination of work assignments, including establishing and maintaining community contacts, scheduling, and/or packing of presentation materials, promotional items and educational materials.

•Represents the department at health fairs during work hours and at times during non-traditional work hours and/or weekends.

•Supports the creation and implementation of systems to provide the OCHP projects with data/information relative to the strategic goals, objectives and strategies.

•Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of systems against desired program objectives. Plans, advice implements, interprets, and monitor specific phases of information related to OCHP Projects.

•Provides management consultant services and assistance to improve management capabilities in contractual services and contract administration.

•Works some non-traditional hours and weekends as needed for the program.

•Assists with the preparation of monthly/quarterly reports to monitor strategic objectives and health outcomes for the OCH&P.

• Attend training and in-services for personal and professional growth.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of healthy lifestyle options include good nutrition, physical activity and stress management.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work and collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use tact, cultural sensitivity, and good judgment when interacting with staff members, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding health interviews and investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to accurately keep records and complete reports on time as required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to identify community resources.
• Ability to provide basic health education as part of information sharing, individual patient/client education and formal group presentations.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and responsibly obeying all traffic laws.
• Ability to prepare and conduct in-service training programs.
• Ability to use computers and the internet, including software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Paint.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Experience in public health, health education, community outreach, or a related field. Ability to work some nontraditional hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.

Preferred – Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish or English/Creole. Experience working with diverse cultural populations or minority health initiatives.

Where You Will Work:

18255 Homestead Avenue, Miami, Florida 33157

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.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

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.