HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64069429

Requisition No: 860449 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64069429

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64069429 

Salary:  $42,561.57 - $44,689.64 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Health Educator Consultant will be responsible for the following:

Injury Prevention: The employee will chair the Safe Kids Marion County Coalition as per bylaws and Safe Kids standards. The employee will work with the Marion County Children’s Alliance (MCCA) to oversee the coalition as a workgroup of MCCA. The employee will be expected to submit and report Annual Reports to the MCCA as well as coordinate with MCCA staff for coalition needs. The employee will be responsible to submit all monthly and project reports and assure all required components of the program are implemented. The employee will be required to coordinate with coalition members and community partners to meet coalition requirements and expand community outreach. The employee will educate Marion County residents on injury prevention. The topic of this education will include water safety, safe sleep, vehicle safety (including child safety seats, pedestrian, and bicycle), fire safety, sports safety, etc.  The employee will develop/utilize educational materials pertinent to injury prevention, disseminate the materials through classes, community events, promotional campaigns, presentations etc. The employee will be responsible for seeking out and submitting grant applications on behalf of the Florida Department of Health in Marion County injury prevention program and the Safe Kids Marion County Coalition. This employee will be certified as a Car Passenger Technician and will install car seats for Marion County residents in addition to car seat checks.

Budget Management and Purchasing: The employee will be responsible for purchasing for both the Department of Health injury prevention programs and Safe Kids Marion County.

Community Representation: Act as a community liaison by attending community meetings, Safe Kids Marion County and DOH-Marion’s health initiatives at community events. Attend and participate in community meetings and relay any pertinent information to the Health Education Program Manager-SES.

Assist the other Health Education programs with community events and program activities as needed.

Other duties as assigned:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public speaking experience required
• Ability to develop and deliver health education and community development services to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to design and produce health promotion and public health educational materials.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community health education.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to write and submit reports.
• Knowledge of community development, public health, community outreach, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of basic public health marketing principles.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 50lbs or more unassisted.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Experience teaching youth and adults

FL Drivers License

Preferred-

Working with community Partners

Experience working in injury Prevention

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:

Marion County Health Department 

1801 SE 32nd Ave Ocala Florida 34471

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.

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.    

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

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.