Health Educator

Job Overview

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

Click here to familiarize yourself with the Health Educator I position and its physical requirements.

Click here to familiarize yourself with the Health Educator II position and its physical requirements

Click here to learn more about SNHD and our Healthy Southern Nevada Initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• 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.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• 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.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

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.

Selection Process

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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Healthly People in a Healthy Southern Nevada!

Benefit Highlights

The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.

• Flexible work schedules, including a four-day,10-hour work week option (not applicable for all positions)
• Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting
• 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
• No social security or state income tax deductions
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose from
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee discount perks

The Southern Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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