Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field is required for Health Educator II and Health Educator I.
Four years of work experience in public health or a related field are required for Health Educator II.
A completed, related master's degree may substitute for two years of health education work experience for Health Educator II.
A bachelor's degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field is required for Health Educator I, along with two years of work experience in public health or a related field.
A completed, related master's degree may substitute for two years of health education work experience for Health Educator I.
A bachelor's degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field is required for Health Education Technician.
Applicants must be eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Certified in Public Health.
Incumbents may be required to complete the SPF Application for Prevention Success Training within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees, when applicable.
Responsibilities
Assist with, develop, design, monitor, coordinate, evaluate, and administer health education and prevention activities in Utah County.
Perform complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.
UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
“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: October 19, 2026 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by November 2, 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
*May underfill as a Health Educator I or Health Education Technician
This is a Grant Funded Full Time Position with Benefits.
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. Applicants must be eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or Certified in Public Health (CPH).
2. Incumbents 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.
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.