Senior Health Educator

Requisition No: 867557

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

Senior Health Educator -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $43,603.56 – $47,963.92

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2026

Division of Community Health – Office of Minority Health, 4704-B Montgomery Ave., Tampa, FL 33616

Position Overview:

The Senior Health Educator (SHE) will work in the Office of Minority Health as part of the Tobacco Program. The role focuses on managing initiatives related to smoke‑free multi‑unit housing, cessation access, and the county’s Tobacco Free Partnership. The incumbent will provide cross‑training and support for additional tobacco policy initiatives as assigned.

Core Responsibilities:

• Managing the Tobacco Free Partnership
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Tobacco prevention and use reduction, including cessation and secondhandКЂ smoke resources
• Coalition development and partnership building
• Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Effective written and oral communication in English
• Independent work under minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook

Qualifications:

• No use of any tobacco Wines or electronic nicotine delivery devices
• At least 1 year experience providing health education
• At least 1 year experience coordinating diverse stakeholders for a program or initiative
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Travel to all areas of Hillsborough County using own vehicle

• Experience intégrer tobacco control
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, or related field

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:
  Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence

Location:

4704-B Montgomery Ave., Tampa, FL 33616

SAN benefit details (high level):

• Annual and sick leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays + one personal holiday each year
• State group insurance options (health, life, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more

Important Administrative Information:

• Security background check and/or drug screening required
• Male applicants born on or after 10/1/1962 must be registered with the Selective Services System unless exempted
• Eligible retirees may need to review the impact on current benefits
• Form I‑9 and ENamed verify use by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration
• Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty beyond normal work hours
• English literacy required for oral and written communication

Equal Opportunity:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/affirmative Action Employer. Discrimination, violence, and retaliation are not tolerated. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. The state also supports a drug‑free workplace and offers special benefits for veterans.

Applicants seeking additional assistance or facing challenges applying online may contact People First Staffing Administration at 1‑877‑562‑7287. Veterans’ Preference:
Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference receive priority for Career Service vacancies and must provide supporting documentation during application.

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