| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $62,150.40–$87,443.20 Per Year |
Health Education Specialist II
Salary
$62,150.40 - $87,443.20 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-08044DPH-02
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
10/10/2026
Closing Date
10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Health Education Specialists II who function as lead workers with responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs. Duties include ensuring appropriate concepts, principles, methods, and materials of health education are applied to practice; acting as a technical expert in assigned program subject matter; planning effective health education programs after conducting assessments of the community needs; and developing a logical scope of work with measurable objectives, which includes coordinating implementation activities in partnership with diverse community and agency stakeholders and evaluating the impact of education strategies.
The resulting eligible list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future regular and extra help vacancies as they occur throughout the Department of Public Health.
For more detailed information, refer to the Health Education Specialist II job description.
The Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health's dedicated staff work to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote healthy behaviors, respond to disasters and deliver equitable, quality health services. To learn about the various programs visit the Department of Public Health website.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required to perform duties off-site as needed. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background Investigation: Incumbents selected for these positions must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education as well as a physical exam and drug screening.
Shift Availability: Incumbents may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment.
Animal Care and Control Positions: Positions assigned to the Animal Care and Control program will be located in a County animal care shelter, work with animals and be expected to interface with animal rescue/animal welfare groups.
Disaster Service Worker: Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must qualify under Option A or Option B:
Option A
Education: A Masters degree in Public Health (MPH), with an emphasis on Health Promotion and Education, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health Policy, Global Health, Environmental Health, Health Science, Nutrition, Epidemiology, or closely related degree*.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a public health department, health services provider organization, healthcare organization or community based health organization, which included the following: planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs; conducting community/healthcare education activities; developing social media campaigns and instructional/educational materials; organizing events and working with community coalitions; and developing community partnerships.
Option B
Education: A Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Promotion and Education, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health Policy, Global Health, Environmental Health, Health Science, Nutrition, Epidemiology, or closely related degree*.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience as stated in Option A.
NOTE:
Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, or Kinesiology are not considered qualifying fields of study.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Masters degree in a qualifying field of study and will possess the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) certificate. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as they relate to developing education materials and media releases, representing the program in public, and conducting presentations and training.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Shift Availability: Incumbents in these position may occasionally be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment or events. If you are unwilling to work occasional evenings or weekends, your application will not move forward in the recruitment process.
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QUALIFICATIONS: I qualify for this position under the following option: *NOTE: A list of completed college coursework must be attached with the application, if the candidate does not possess a Bachelors degree (or higher) in one (1) of the qualifying fields of study listed below.
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DEGREE: Provide degree(s) information below (e.g., Bachelors in Public Health, Loma Linda University, 2021). Indicate "N/A" below, if you do not possess a Bachelors (or higher) degree in Health Promotion and Education, Public Health/Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health Policy, Global Health, Environmental Health, Health Science, Nutrition, Epidemiology, or closely related degree*.
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CERTIFICATION: Indicate below which certification(s) issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) you possess:
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HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Indicate areas in which you possess experience conducting health promotion and education services: Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.
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AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE: Indicate the amount of experience you possess in a public health department, health services provider organization, healthcare organization or community based health organization with responsibility for ALL of the following: planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs; conducting community/healthcare education activities; developing social media campaigns and instructional/educational materials; organizing events and working with community coalitions; and developing community partnerships. Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.
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PERSONAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Select the computer applications that you are proficient in:
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SPECIAL SKILLS: Indicate below the areas in which you have six (6) months or more experience: Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.
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SPECIAL SKILLS: Provide a detailed response explaining your experience in Q.8 above. Include the name of the employer and the dates in which you performed the indicated duties. Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Indicate "N/A" below, if you do not possess the above described experience.
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AVAILABILITY: The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Indicate which department(s) you would be interested in being referred to. Select all that apply.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
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