HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64080996

Requisition No: 845337 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64080996

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080996 

Salary:  $36,036.00 - $39,639.60 

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

COMMUNITY HEALTH DIVISION

HEALTH EDUCATOR

4704B W MONTGOMERY AVE, TAMPA, FL

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 serves as a health educator for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program in the Office of Minority Health.  The incumbent in this position will work with the Tobacco Prevention team to promote objectives and initiatives of the Tobacco Free Florida grant.  This will include working with partners in Hillsborough County.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Help complete tasks to achieve plan objectives for multiple policy areas under the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough Tobacco Free Florida grant.
• Promote the adoption of public and private tobacco control policies within Hillsborough County and the state of Florida.
• Recruit and retain middle and high school youth for participation in Hillsborough County Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) clubs; Assist students in recruiting adult SWAT club advisors.
• Serve as liaison between Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) clubs and the Tobacco Free Partnership of Hillsborough County to coordinate activities and communicate policy initiatives and progress.
• Assist with chaperoning SWAT activities and events.  Recruit and organize additional adult chaperones for SWAT events as needed.
• Conduct community assessments of local policies and ordinances that affect exposure to secondhand smoke, tobacco industry influences and youth access to tobacco products.
• Promote the Florida Quitline and refer community members to tobacco cessation services offered at the local level.
• Provide technical assistance to community organizations/partners in the area of tobacco prevention and control policies.
• Provide input and summary for budget changes and assist with completing required tobacco program reporting. 
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the area of youth prevention, secondhand smoke, and cessation. 
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources. 
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement programs. 
• Ability to work with youth and adults. 
• Knowledge of coalition development. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently. 
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships. 
• Ability to present accurate, science-based information to a variety of audiences. Skilled in written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices. 
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• You must not use any tobacco or electronic nicotine devices (ENDS) to work in this position.
• Willing to work outside of normal work hours to provide occasional services and attend meetings/events.
• Have reliable transportation to use for work related purposes and a valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of related job experience (public health, health education, policy change)
• At least one year of experience using IT applications, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred –

• At least 1 year of experience in tobacco control or prevention
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth.
• At least 4 years of related job experience (public health, health education, policy change) OR a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.

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:

Floyd Kelton Building – 4704B W Montgomery Ave, 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.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more!

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com)

For a more complete list of benefits, 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. 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.

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.