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The Environmental Health Division at the Snohomish Health District is growing! We are looking for a Health Educator to join the Land Use program. For a complete position description and to submit your application materials please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohd.Under direction of the Land Use Supervisor, or designee, the Health Educator plans and provides health education to the public and community partners regarding Environmental Health activities and regulations. The individual assigned to this position is expected to apply considerable knowledge of health education and public health principles to situations involving people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic circumstances.This position will work closely with other team members of Environmental Health to develop education and outreach material for a varied number of topics. The initial focus of this position will be education and outreach related to onsite sewage disposal system monitoring and maintenance but can include other areas of Environmental Health. This position will work closely with the public around land use activities and regulations, promoting proper septic system care and maintenance, and operating programs to provide financial incentives to septic system owners. The position will also facilitate meetings of the public, or of subject matter experts in the areas of land use and onsite sewage.This position is in a union represented bargaining unit and eligible for union membership.Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as:Education: A bachelor’s degree in health education or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience in teaching or providing health education.
Licenses, Certifications and Other:
- Two years’ experience in teaching or providing health education, preferred.
- Fluency in second language appropriate for job related functions, preferred.
- Master’s degree in health education or a closely related field, preferred.
- Experience working in public health, preferred.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Health District’s insurance carrier.
- Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830.
Snohomish Health District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job Type: Full-timePay: $5,313.00 – $7,120.00 per monthBenefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
