Health Educator II - Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Utah CountyUTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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.
Posting Date: August 26, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by September 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
POSITION: Health Educator II - Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment POSTING #: 3620-0825ksa
*May Underfill as a Health Educator I - Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment.
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under direct leadership of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs clerical, technical, and entry-level professional work.
Grade:
Health Educator II - 723
Health Educator I - 721
Starting Pay:
723 - $28.67 - $32.94 per hour
721 - $24.95 - $28.67 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Qualifications- Health Educator II:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
2. Four (4) years of work experience in public health, or a related field.
3. A completed, related master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Health Educator II:
1. 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:
a. Certification in Public Health (CPH)
b. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
2. Incumbent may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.
Job Qualifications - Health Educator I:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
2. Two (2) years of work experience in public health or a related field.
3. A completed, related master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Health Educator I:
1. Applicants must be eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or obtain a Certificate in Public Health (CPH).
2. Incumbents may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.
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Benefits Package Includes:
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
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.