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Requisition No: 881347 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64051828 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051828 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $40,950.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position that provides Health Education to Marion County Health Department clients and residents of Marion County. This position requires the ability to take initiative, work independently and think creatively. Strong communication skills written and verbal ability to multitask, prioritize and attention to detail required. Individual 1 will be expected to work with community and corporate partners in a professional, diplomatic, sensitive and confidential1 manner. This position requires the ability to work with youth, parents, and our aging population discussing healthy decisions making in various indoor and outdoor locations in our community. The individual in this position will be supervised by the Health Education Program Manager-SES and a valid driver's license is required for this position.

The individual will support lead Health Education Consultants in advancing healthy decision making across key focus areas, including Healthy Communities, Injury Prevention, Employee Wellness, Chronic Disease prevention, and Healthy Aging. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and utilization of educational materials relevant to health education and facilitating their distribution through classes, community events promotional campaigns and presentation.

The individual will assist with additional programs, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Health Education Program Manager, including by not limited to car seat installation services, to support department 11 goals and initiatives.

The individual will be responsible for assisting in ordering and submitting purchase orders for all Health Education programs as needed.

The individual will assist as a community liaison by attending community meetings, promoting Department of Health messaging.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public speaking/educating experience
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication- both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to develop and deliver health education services to others
• Ability and skills to prioritize and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to maintain electronic and hard copy records
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30lbs or more unassisted
• Ability to operate a personal computer, utilizing computer systems and operating audiovisual equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Publisher and Outlook.
• Ability to work with little supervision and represent the DOH-Marion in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM-

FL Driver License

Experience educating / presenting to youth or adults

Ability to lift more than 35 lbs

Willing to work outside in elements

Available to work evenings and weekends

PREFERRED-

Working with community partners

Bilingual

Bachelor's Degree

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:

MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA FLORIDA 34471

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.    

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.