Health Educator, Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Program - New Mexico Department of Health
Description:
Salary
$16.45 - $28.63 Hourly
$34,226 - $59,553 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Purpose of Position
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.
Why does the job exist?
This position will support the Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity program’s efforts to increase healthy eating and physical activity opportunities where children and low-income adults live, learn, play, work, eat, and shop. Healthy eating and physical activity are lifestyle behaviors that can help prevent obesity and subsequent chronic disease.
How does it get done?
This position will: 1) develop and maintain partnerships to advance healthy eating and physical activity initiatives in Healthy Kids Healthy Communities (HKHC) counties and tribal communities across New Mexico (25%); 2) participate in strategic planning to effectively implement ONAPA’s statewide healthy eating, physical activity, and obesity prevention strategies in the following settings: early care and education, schools, food, and the built environment (25%); 3) provide on-going technical assistance, training, and support to HKHC contractors and partners (20%); 4) monitor contracts and assist in developing contractor scopes of work (15%); and 5) use program data to plan, evaluate, and guide program development (15%).
Who are the customers?
ONAPA program staff, state and local partners, state agencies, policymakers, community-based organizations, and individuals.
Ideal Candidate
1) Master’s degree in public health and two (2) years of experience in a public health setting with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention.
2) Experience working in communities to increase opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Education and two (2) years of experience in a health related field. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table in the job posting.
How to Apply:How to Apply
1. Click the link below to access our Careers site.
https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psp/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=117163&PostingSeq=1
2. Sign In to access your account. If you do not have an account, select the menu bar on the right, and click on New User to create an account.
3. Review the job description and click Apply for Job to begin your application.
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Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Activities are carried out in an office setting with extensive personal computer usage, considerable exposure to visual screen display, and frequent phone usage. Activities also include delivering, carrying, and using measurement equipment for statewide BMI surveillance which involves walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing. Position also requires the use of state vehicles.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Katharine VonRueden 505-476-7624 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.