What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator I/II position at Southern Nevada Health District?
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Health Educator I/II in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification in the Disease Surveillance & Control Division for up to four (4) months.
To participate in promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and community health; to assess individual and community needs; plan, implement and evaluate effective health education and promotion programs; provide and communicate health education information.
This recruitment will close on or before the closing date listed above once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified
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HEALTH EDUCATOR I
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in community health education, public health education, nutrition, communications, psychology, or a closely related field, OR equivalent combination or related education, training, and experience.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Nevada Driver license within six (6) months of employment..
HEALTH EDUCATOR II
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in community health education, public health education, nutrition, communications, psychology, or a closely related field and two (2) years’ experience in community health education, OR equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
- Valid Nevada driver’s license, or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) certification preferred.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Completed Employment Application
- Supplemental Question(s)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)
Monday, July 13, 2026
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via Teams, and/or in person, and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
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Salary : $29 - $45