Job Description

The Position

Class Code 28034: Health Educator Range A/B

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Range A - $6037.80 - $7339.33/month
Range B - $6732.08 - $8181.48/month

Under general supervision the Health Educator plans implements and evaluates health education programs; to facilitate community development and organization toward achievement of health education goals; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and methods of public health education
• Principles methods and techniques of community organization program planning and evaluation grant writing and contract negotiation
• Available health education resources and materials

Ability to

• Apply health education principles and methods
• Build coalitions of organizations and individuals having diverse needs and objectives
• Plan implement and evaluate health education programs
• Research and analyze data and information
• Communicate clearly concisely effectively and often persuasively
• Make group presentations
• Facilitate meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Masters degree with specialization in community or public health education awarded upon completion of a program of study accredited by the American Public Health Association.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

1. Must meet current state requirements for a Health Educator (California Code of Regulations Title 17 and any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time of appointment).

2. Incumbents of some positions must be willing and able to work with persons infected with communicable diseases.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

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