HEALTH EDUCATOR

Job Description:

HEALTH EDUCATOR

Description

Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase :
3% effective 1/20/25 ($61,802 - $78,910 Annually)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Public Health has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who is ready to serve as a Health Educator. The Health Educator is responsible for planning, directing, administering and supervising health education/promotion activities, including needs assessment, curriculum/media development and target group organization.

Fresno County is a richly diverse community. In order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care.

The mission of the Fresno County Department of Public Health is to promote, preserve and protect the well-being of Fresno County residents. The Department and its partners are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness and provide opportunities for all individuals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

It is imperative for the Department to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents in our system of care by acknowledging the disproportionate levels of health disparities in the communities we serve, including Black, indigenous and people of color, those experiencing poverty, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ members, and other marginalized or underserved populations.

We value the importance of having a Public Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive, and maximize our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the residents we serve.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Science, Public Health or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience : Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Health Education Specialist with the County of Fresno.

Substitution : Possession of a master's degree in Health Education, Health Science, Public Health or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information on your application will result in the rejection of your application.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your education and work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education and work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed (Health Science, Public Health, etc.). Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
• College/university degree or transcripts are required to verify completion of the required degree. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Patrice Sisco; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant.
  • If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire platform.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required degree
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.

Please note : All required application materials must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: https://fresnocountyjobs.com .

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Patrice Sisco

Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 4:00 PM Pacific