Job Description

Requisition No: 867557 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64041301

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64041301 

Salary: $43,603.56 - $47,963.92 

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH  

Division of Community Health – Office of Minority Health  

Senior Health Educator  

4704-B MONTGOMERY AVE, Tampa, FL 33616 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations. 

Senior Health Educator (SHE) 

The incumbent in this position will serve in the Office of Minority Health as part of the Tobacco Program and will manage initiatives related to smoke-free multi-unit housing, Cessation Access, and the county’s Tobacco Free Partnership. Completes cross-training and provides support to other tobacco policy areas as assigned by the supervisor. 

Duties will include establishing and maintaining community partnerships, communicating with external partners, training providers in tobacco cessation education, engaging community members in tobacco prevention activities, providing technical assistance on tobacco control activities related to policy change and education, completing assessments and ongoing activity reporting. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Managing the tobacco free partnership  

• Managing public health programs and initiatives to support tobacco control  

• Participating on community coalitions and workgroups related to tobacco control  

• Providing cessation education in the community to support tobacco control activities  

• Coordinating local partners for public health initiatives  

• Position activities may occur before, during or after normal working hours and/or on weekends or holidays  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the areas of cessation and secondhand smoke.

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources.

• Ability to develop, plan, implement programs.

• Ability to work with adults, including community organizations, community members and decision makers.

• Knowledge of coalition development.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently.

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.

• Ability to present accurate, science-based information to a variety of audiences.

• Skilled in written and oral communications.

• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices.

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form 

• Ability to facilitate meetings and planning processes 

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook 

Qualifications:  

Minimum –

• Use of all tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery devices is strictly prohibited. 

• At least 1 year of experience providing health education 

• At least 1 year of experience bringing together diverse stakeholders for a project or initiative 

• Experience using IT applications, including Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint 

• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Must be able to travel to all areas of Hillsborough County for meetings using own vehicle 

Preferred –

• At least 1 year of experience working in tobacco control 

• Bachelor’s Degree in health education, public health or related field from an accredited institution 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:  

Mission: 

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:  

4704-B MONTGOMERY AVE, Tampa, FL 33616

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!

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For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.  

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: 

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.     

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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. 

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