Job Description

UTAH 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

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

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: September 15, 2026 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

*All applications received by September 29, 2026 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 POSTING #: 3120-0926ksa

*May underfill as a Health Educator I or a Health Education Technician

This is a Grant Funded Full Time Position with Benefits

Preference may be given to individuals that are fluent in Spanish

The Opportunity:

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.

Grade:

Health Educator II – 723

Health Educator I – 721

Health Education Technician – 720

Starting Pay

723 – $29.24 - $33.60

721 – $25.45 - $29.24

720 – $23.74 - $27.27

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May require occasional nights and weekends

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.

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.

Job Qualifications – Health Education Technician:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

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. Certified in Public Health (CPH)

b. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

1. 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.

Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Health_Educator_II_3120_FINAL_c092b92fc9.pdf for a full job description

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.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER