HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64007011

Requisition No: 865096 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64007011

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007011 

Salary:  $36,036 - $39,639.60 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Health Educator:

This position will serve in the Health Promotion and Education team within the Community Health division, focusing on teaching and promoting the National Diabetes Prevention Program, along with other obesity and chronic disease programs as needed. This position works independently under the supervision of the Health Educator Consultant.

The Health Promotion and Education team promotes a creative and low-stress work environment where staff are encouraged to bring their professional and personal expertise from the healthcare and public health fields to the workplace, and to be innovative and creative in work products, marketing strategies, and program delivery. Opportunities for professional enhancement are supported and highly encouraged.

This role focus on the promotion, maintenance, and enhancement of individuals and community health by helping individuals and communities adopt healthier behaviors. The Health Educator will collect and analyze data to identify the needs of the individuals and communities before planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and services aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. The incumbent may also act as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community and may direct them to local resources as needed.

The Health Educator must have experience in public speaking, professional presentations, data entry, database management, and marketing.

Strong multitasking abilities and effective communication skills with a diverse range of audiences are essential.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Work as a team in teaching diabetes prevention classes and other health and chronic disease topics to the general public, community groups, employee worksites, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a liaison connecting community health professionals with the Health Department to promote and market diabetes education, obesity, and chronic disease prevention to the public and medical community.
• Promote the agency and its programs within the community and among health professionals to increase referrals to diabetes management, prevention, and weight management classes.
• Assist in the design, development, and presentation of literature, informational brochures, program materials, and presentations on obesity and chronic disease topics as assigned.
• Coordinate with health and social services based on identified needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public speaking and teaching skills; Lifestyle Coach certification with NDPP or willing to be trained within 6 months of hire.

• Knowledge of national, state and global trends and strategies in health education and promotion; assessment and program evaluation skills, methodology, and statistical analysis experience; coalition-building skills. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Ability to plan, develop, and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to work with adults, including community organizations, community members and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop audiovisual materials.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written form.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• A minimum of one year of experience in marketing, promotion, or delivering professional presentations.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals facing from obesity, diabetes, prediabetes, or other chronic illnesses.
• A minimum of one year of experience in facilitating group education sessions focused on diabetes, or other chronic diseases.
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred: 

• Degree in a health-related field.
• Certified as a Lifestyle Coach to deliver the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program.
• Trained as a GIFT facilitator.
• A minimum of one year of experience in social marketing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

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

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

Where You Will Work:

4704-B W. Montgomery Avenue, Tampa, FL 33616

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.