100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
Posting Date: December 31, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by January 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
This is a Full Time Grant Funded position with Benefits.
The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and direction of the Health Promotions Director, supervises, plans, coordinates, directs and performs professional health education, promotion, and prevention activities and programs in the Utah County Health Department (UCHD). Provides training and leadership to Health Education Technicians and Health Educators.
Grade: 727
Starting Pay: $78,790.40 - $90,584.00
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health, health promotion, public administration, or a related field.
2. Four (4) years of work experience in public health, community, health, or health promotion.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification or licensure as one of the following during the probationary period for new hires or during the trial period for promoted County employees: a. Certified as a Prevention Specialist (CPS) b. Certified as a Health Education Specialist (CHES) c. Certified in Public Health (CPH)
2. Incumbents may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPST) training.
3. Incumbents must successfully complete Basic Public Information Officer Training within one (1) year of employment in this classification.
Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
1. Preference may be given to applicants with a related master’s degree.
2. Preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or lead experience.
Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Program_Manager_Prevention_and_Health_Promotion_3122_7fc6ab28f7.pdf for a full job description
Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.