Job Description

Requisition No: 870096

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER - SES - 64084509

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64084509

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/21/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The professional in this position manages the Health Education Department for the Florida Department of Health in Marion County. This position is responsible for overseeing community health promotion and education efforts to assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and provide linkages to community resources for improved health and disease prevention.

Manages the Health Education Department including injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, Safe Kids Marion County, Healthy Communities, Healthy Aging and the Brazen sexual risk avoidance programs. Ensures compliance with all program requirements and professional standards. Ensures all program and grant reports are prepared and submitted by designated due dates. Monitors grant deliverables to ensure all program requirements are met for each respective program grant cycle. Research, collects and analyzes data to identify individual and/or community needs prior to planning and implementing programs and/or services designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. Monitors/evaluates programs to assess and assure programmatic success and effectiveness and look for quality improvement opportunities.

Supervises and manages Health Education staff including Health Educators and Health Educator Consultants. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conduction performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.

Responsible for program budgets, reporting, purchasing and fiscal administration for the Health Education department. Communicates and coordinates with Budget Manager for budget monitoring. Ensures program budgets are managed with no more than 5% over or under at end of fiscal year.

Represents the Department of Health at community meetings and serves on councils, boards and task forces, as well as public health education interests on state and national levels in a positive, professional, responsible manner. Serves as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals or the community for public health improvement.

Assists in identifying grant opportunities and other funding sources as needed and appropriate. Writes and submits and/or supervises preparation and submission of proposals.

Ensures program staff submits time and EARS on-time and approves all time and EARS submission by required deadlines.

Performs other duties as assigned: to include but not limited to shelter duty and participation in departmental special events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education and community health promotion.
• Knowledge, skill and ability in directing, motivating, developing, and managing staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health systems, planning, and administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies, processes, procedures, mission, vision, and values.
• Knowledge of community partners and community needs.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles.
• Strong motivational skills, and ability to work well independently and also in a team setting.
• Strong customer focus, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Strong community development/collaboration skills, including ability to identify and build key partnerships.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Advanced skills in using computers and computer software packages, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to plan, develop and evaluate health education programs and services.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate program activities and objectives.
• Ability to administer departmental fiscal operations, such as planning and monitoring budgets, authorizing expenditures and coordinating financial reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Ability to respond in a flexible manner and prioritize work as situation changes.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and plans in order to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to formulate and implement plans, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement by taking appropriate actions in light of questionable findings and concerns.
• Ability to analyze data, including knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of program activities and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to large and diverse groups.

• Ability to assist and direct event planning.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Experience in public speaking

Experience in community partnerships

Minimum of 2 years experience in supervisory or lead worker role

Preferred-

Managing Budgets

Writing / Managing Grants

Experience in community programs

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.