HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64032750

State of Florida; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is seeking a HEALTH EDUCATOR to lead tobacco prevention and control efforts in Milton, FL. This full-time professional role focuses on reducing youth initiation, expanding cessation access for adults, and cutting secondhand smoke exposure.

You will work independently and collaborate with local agencies, schools, and community partners. Responsibilities include developing work plans, coordinating SWAT activities, public speaking, and creating reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in public health, education or similar field.
• Experience developing written reports and activity narratives.
• Experience leading community coalitions, youth groups, or similar meetings.
• Experience presenting to groups or small audiences.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate tobacco prevention and control activities targeting youth initiation, cessation access, and secondhand smoke reduction.
• Liaise with county health dept, Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, schools, youth/adult groups, and partners.
• Lead public speaking, program development, and community outreach efforts.
• Develop and implement tobacco prevention work plans and monitor budget with the Bureau.
• Coordinate SWAT activities by recruiting and engaging youth and partners.
• Collaborate with PIO to issue news releases promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle.
• Attend community events and support partnerships and advocacy trainings.

Skills

Public speaking

Program development

Collaboration

Word processing

MS Office

Marketing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Requisition No: 882810
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64032750
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64032750
Salary: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Career Service
Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities
This is a highly responsible, full time professional position responsible for initiating and coordinating tobacco prevention and control activities that focus on (1) preventing initiation among youth, (2) creating and increasing access to cessation programs for adults, and (3) reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and tobacco products. This position serves as a liaison between the county health department, Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, youth and adult organizations, tobacco-free partnerships, businesses, and other local agencies. This position requires the ability to work independently and to work with both youth and adults. Public speaking, program development, and collaboration skills are required. Marketing and public relations experience is preferred. The person in this position must also have a working knowledge of computers and word processing skills. Position requires light travel and some weekend and evening hours. This is a tobacco-free position, and a background check will be required.
Utilizes community data regarding tobacco use to educate individuals and groups and facilitates informed decision-making. Determines priorities and activities that coordinate with policy area goals and meet required work plan activities.
Works with community partners and Students Working Against Tobacco to decrease tobacco use and subsequent secondhand smoke exposure by promoting Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida policies within the community.
Coordinates the youth prevention component, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), by recruiting and retaining youth in the SWAT organization. Works with local schools, SWAT Advisors, and student leaders to plan and implement anti-tobacco activities. Promotes youth empowerment by increasing their knowledge of tobacco issues and advocacy skills.
In conjunction with Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, this position works with the PIO to prepare and disseminate news releases and other information to community. Promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community.
Develops a tobacco prevention work plan for assigned policy areas by utilizing the Work Plan Matrix and other materials provided by the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida. Works with policy area managers as needed to ensure workplan activities are met.
In ATACS, completes assigned policy area work activities and is the back up for submitting the Quarterly Progress Updates (QPU) Report. Works with Health Educator Consultant to monitor the tobacco budget and complete quarterly Commitment Change Requests to the Bureau of Tobacco as needed.
Attends and/or coordinates community outreach events such as the National Night Out and the All Moms and All Babies One Mile Color Run. Promotes and engages community partners to participate in Public Health Initiatives. Works with Public Health Services Manager on Community Health Needs Assessment, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement, and Accreditation processes as needed.
Attends Tobacco Free Santa Rosa Partnership meetings. Works with Health Educator Consultant to implement partnership activities. Assists with advocacy trainings, recruitment, and campaign promotion.
This position is responsible for purchasing card responsibilities and processes purchase requisitions and purchasing card transactions. Also prepares documents for vendors and ensures compliance with state guidelines. This position must follow appropriate local and state guidelines and all applicable laws, using reasonable judgment when making purchases.
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to annual trainings, skills training, and disaster preparation training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge and competency of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of correct grammar usage. Skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to utilize good judgement. Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and through presentations to small audiences. Ability to follow instructions and review data for accuracy and completeness. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to develop and implement procedures or processes. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and lead work activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team to discuss and identify actions needed to move forward on a project.
Qualifications
Minimum - Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in public health, education or similar field.
Experience developing written reports and activity narratives.
Experience leading community coalitions, youth groups, or similar meetings.
Experience in presenting to groups or small audiences.
Mission
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
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
5527 Stewart Street
Milton, Florida
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
  

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• 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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.