Health Educator II - Epidemiology

Utah County Government

5d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Under general guidance and direction of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of work experience in public health, or a related field.
• Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain certification through the national certifying boards in one of the following during the first twelve (12) months in position: Certified in Public Health (CPH) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Incumbent may be required to complete the SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.

Nice To Haves

• A completed, related master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County.
• Performs complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance
• Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
• Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level