Employment Bulletin
1101 West College Avenue ● Spokane, WA 99201-2095
*Spokane Regional Health District is a “Tobacco Free” Workplace
(phone) 509.324.1506 ● (fax) 509.324.3604 ● (TTY) 509.324.1464
An Equal Opportunity, ADA Compliant Employer
December 12, 2014
Public Health Educator 2
Job # 14-44
Healthy Eating Environment Coordinator (Project Position)
OPENING: This bulletin will be used to hire one, part-time (30 hrs./wk.) Public Health Educator 2 project position in
our Health Promotion Division – Healthy Communities Program. This project position is currently funded through
September 30, 2016. This registry may be used for any similar Public Health Educator 2 positions which may occur in the
next 6 months.
LAST DATE TO FILE APPLICATION: Extended to Friday, January 2, 2015, or until sufficient applications are
received.
HOURLY SALARY RANGE: $21.98 - $28.06 per hour (not including longevity pay). Starting salary is normally
$21.98. Note: Salary range includes the 01/01/2015 2.1% COLA increase
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (incomplete applications or those missing required documents may
not be considered):
 Fully Completed SRHD Application
 A Letter Expressing Qualifications and Interest
 Fully Completed Background Inquiry Form
 Assure you meet the minimum qualifications
 Resume
required for this position
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Participates as a team member on the Sodium Reduction Grant to help develop processes
and change environments to help lower sodium content in foods at targeted worksites and restaurants by assessing,
providing suggestions for revision, and evaluating changes. Develops and provides standardized recipes for child care
providers.
At the direction of team lead or manager, collects data required for recipe analysis and modification from target worksites
and restaurants including partner identified recipes for sodium reduction and associated product labels. Analyzes recipes
using nutrition software. Maintains electronic files of all product recipes, nutritional analysis results, information
gathered, reports, photographs, and content of correspondences with restaurants/worksites. Develops good relationships
with partners to facilitate changes in worksite and restaurant food production to lower sodium content without lowering
taste appeal or sales of products. Reinforces key educational message, motivational message, and encouragement of
partners to fully participate in the sodium reduction project. Attends meetings at target worksites and restaurants as
required. Provides timely follow up with partners. Assists in development, convening and follow up of stakeholder group
meeting. Reviews and uses best practices for lowering sodium content. Provides suggestions to team lead for recipe
modifications through altered cooking techniques, product substitutions, or other methods to reduce sodium content.
Conducts analysis of altered recipes to determine percent sodium reduction. Assists with evaluation of process
implementation. Maintains all data records for the project and regularly develops progress reports. Reviews recipes
provided from child care centers and homes and revises where needed to include whole foods, and standardized for Child
and Adult Care Food Program requirements. Recipes should improve nutrition for children and maximize the
reimbursement from CACFP for the child cares. Participate in Healthy Communities team meetings, planning, education,
leadership sharing, and evaluation. Develops work plan, tracks and reports work accomplished, writes reports, and
participates in logic model review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition and Exercise, or a closely related
field PLUS a minimum of two years of experience working in the nutrition field which includes restaurants or cafeteria
work. Prefer work experience that includes food purchasing with a focus on healthy foods.
*Spokane Regional Health District is a “Tobacco Free” workplace and applicants who use tobacco will not be considered for employment. Further, as
part of the application/employment process, you will be required to sign the “Agreement of Non-Tobacco Use for Employment” form. Health District
employees and volunteers (who started prior to January 1, 2013) who use tobacco are “grandfathered” and will not be required to be tobacco-free, but
will be encouraged and supported in quitting.
Employment Bulletin
1101 West College Avenue ● Spokane, WA 99201-2095
*Spokane Regional Health District is a “Tobacco Free” Workplace
(phone) 509.324.1506 ● (fax) 509.324.3604 ● (TTY) 509.324.1464
An Equal Opportunity, ADA Compliant Employer
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 Knowledge and skills in techniques of record keeping, procurement, and inventory maintenance.
 Knowledge of sodium reduction and health issues related to sodium.
 Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business operations.
 Skills in positive customer service.
 Skills in small and large group processes.
 Skills in math and problem solving.
 Ability to learn new skills, knowledge and concepts quickly.
 Ability to educate adults.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
 Ability to develop and maintain records, compile and verify data, and prepare reports.
 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
 Work effectively as a team member.
 Ability to develop and present materials effectively to a variety of groups.
 Ability to standardize recipes and analyze regarding Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
 Proficient skills in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Indoors, sedentary with 2-8 hours/day sitting, standing and typing at a computer
terminal. Communication skills to interact effectively with people. Ability to comprehend and process verbal
communication. Visual acuity to read small print. Ability to bend, twist and stoop and lift/carry up to 25 pounds on an
occasional basis. Ability to operate a vehicle or otherwise access multiple sites in a timely manner. The work
environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
For further information and application form, contact the office of Human Resource Services by mail or phone, or
visit us at www.srhd.org.
This position is represented by PTE.
*Spokane Regional Health District is a “Tobacco Free” workplace and applicants who use tobacco will not be considered for employment. Further, as
part of the application/employment process, you will be required to sign the “Agreement of Non-Tobacco Use for Employment” form. Health District
employees and volunteers (who started prior to January 1, 2013) who use tobacco are “grandfathered” and will not be required to be tobacco-free, but
will be encouraged and supported in quitting.