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Job Description
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 current vacancy exists within the Department of Public Health's Communicable Disease Section .
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 .
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
Employee Benefits
Memorandum 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 Master's 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*.
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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 Bachelor's 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*.
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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 Master's 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 DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
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.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific - Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, or Kinesiology are not considered qualifying fields of study.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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