OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64855488

Requisition No: 877346 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64855488

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64855488 

Salary:  $19.57 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2026 

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OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as the liaison for the Community Integrated Mobile Services for the DOH-Hernando.

Primary duties include (but are not limited to) organizing and attending outreach activities (which may be after normal business hours or on weekends), maintaining and strengthening community partnerships, providing education to residents based on the community Health Needs Assessment (CHA) process, and attending of community meetings. Serve as the Department of Health Hernando County subject matter expert with community partners and at community presentations.

Outreach:

Collaborates with department supervisory staff on development and delivery of outreach activities for health promotion and public health education services to the community. Assesses individual and group health risk status. Conducts client/community surveys to determine the effectiveness of current programs and to assess health promotion needs not currently being addressed in the community. Plans, manages, coordinates and facilitates outreach activities for health promotion and public health education. Provides health care information and serves as a resource specialist to other agencies and groups. Operates and maintains audiovisual equipment, computers, projection panels, teleconferencing equipment and related materials.

Health Education:

Collaborates with department supervisory staff on the preparation of health promotion and public health education material. Designs and produces health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences, articles, flyers, posters, & video creation, etc. Reviews and compiles health promotion and public health education materials developed for use in training programs. Maintains health promotion and public health education library, the resource room and equipment. Prepare purchase requisitions as required for supplies need to support this position.

Responsible as a “need to know” employee for security sets relating to active medical records as it relates to performance of assigned duties and responsibility of same. Responsible for securing the designated information set for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which are stored in hard copy or electronic format(s).

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
• 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 utilize computer systems.
• Ability to provide health education services to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

• Valid Driver License

Preferred - 

• One year of verifiable outreach/marketing experience.
• Verifiable experience working with vulnerable populations. 

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:

7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34606

300 South Main Street Brooksville, FL 34609

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.