OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906218

Requisition No: 885882

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906218

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906218

Salary: $23.88 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906218

COMMUNITY HEALTH DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This is an in-office and field work position.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position reports to the Drowning Prevention Program Manager within the Division of Community Health at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) The OPS Senior Health Educator (SHE) is a professional position responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and delivering educational presentations to community partners throughout Broward County.

Coordinate and deliver outreach education at community tabling events, including managing logistics such as transporting and setting up resource materials and arranging event times with community partners.

Support youth programs by offering education and outreach services, including work with the Students Preventing Unintentional Drowning Clubs.

Maintain precise and comprehensive program data by entering, reviewing, and analyzing information to identify trends and suggest improvements.

Assist with receiving, responding to, and documenting client inquiries received through the Drowning Prevention Program's main phone line and email account.

The position also requires preparing a variety of written materials, including reports, correspondence, and presentations, using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), and similar software.

Provide logistical and administrative support to the Program Manager, including making copies, creating documents, and scheduling appointments.

Participation in conference calls, meetings, presentations, and training sessions is required.

Responsible for coding Employee Activity Records (EARS).

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

- Ability to learn and become proficient in drowning prevention subject matter and statistics to inform best practices and decision-making.

- Ability to learn and become proficient in Broward County’s drowning prevention resources and services.

- Ability to learn and become proficient in Water Smart Broward website to promote awareness and educate the public on water safety.

- Knowledge of public agencies and community-based organizations in Broward County, with a focus on health and human services.

- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, with a demonstrated ability to effectively implement them.

- Ability to deliver effective education and training to both individuals and groups in professional settings, utilizing audiovisual tools and clear oral communication.

- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, and other activities relating to the improvement of policies and practices.

- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail and consistently meeting deadlines.

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and groups.

- Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with business and community partners.

- Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.

- Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs, projects, and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

- This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

- This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?

- Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) or similar productivity software.

- Experience preparing drafts, correspondence, quarterly reports, and presentations.

- Experience collaborating with community partners and organization.

- Able to adapt to varied work environments, including performing physical tasks such as lifting materials and working outdoors as needed.

- Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to conduct community outreach education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, or a related field.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working for a large public health agency.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience delivering presentations to large audiences.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing education or training to groups or individuals in a professional setting.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in data collection and analysis.

- Bilingual fluent in English/Spanish and/or fluent in English/Creole.

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:

BROWARD COUNTY

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

- 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.