Job description
Posting Date
05/01/23
Application Deadline
05/06/23
Pay Range
$55,016 - $81,224 annually
The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. The expected ENTRY pay range is $55,016 - $68,120 annually, based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Are you passionate about the food system in Maricopa County? The Food Systems Health Educator Senior works with a team of food and nutrition professionals and consults with Maricopa County community partners to optimize health. This includes teaching, training, and mentoring early childhood centers and schools and guiding community partners to establish sustainable policies that improve food and nutrition environments.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
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Perform work with a greater purpose
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Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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Tuition reimbursement
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Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
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Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
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Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
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Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
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Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
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Employee discounts for goods and services
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Learn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
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Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Education, Communications, or a related field
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Two years of experience coordinating and administering Public Health programs with a focus on community engagement with diverse populations
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An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis
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Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
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Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
We Also Value
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Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials
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One or more years of experience providing support and services to young families, schools, and early care centers
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One or more years of experience working in the local food systems sector on projects related to food production and distribution, food policy, and nutrition programming
Job Contributions
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Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate preventive health programs by determining areas and levels of need through analysis and consultation primarily in the food system, early care, and school education communities
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Develop and implement education strategies within Maricopa County communities to increase the availability of healthy food, primarily for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) population, to prevent obesity and chronic disease
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Network with community partners to facilitate the development and implementation of nutrition, physical activity, and preventative health policies in early care and school education settings
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Train and provide technical assistance to educational institutions, community partners, and internal and external partners on the Arizona Department of Health Services Empower Program, and other programs supporting healthy eating and active living initiatives and policies
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Engage community stakeholders through active participation in coalition meetings and other community partnerships to address common concerns about food policy, food security, nutrition, physical activity, and preventative health education in SNAP-eligible populations
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Develop, implement, assess, and evaluate healthy eating and active living educational policies for the early care and school education setting
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Conduct nutrition and physical activity education within early care and school education settings
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Collaborate with community stakeholders to strengthen local and regional food systems, including sustainable food systems development for urban areas and to support Farm-to-Early Care/School initiatives
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Collect and analyze data to determine priorities, identify target populations, and determine the scope of health education activities
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Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation of program activities for use in program evaluation and improvement
Working Conditions
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Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
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Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
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Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
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Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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