Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP312: Health and Wellness Specialist

Health and Wellness Specialist

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP312
7
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
29.49 - 37.04 - 46.57 USD Hourly
$29.49 - $37.04 - $46.57
$61,339.20 - $77,043.20 - $96,865.60

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general direction and in coordination with the Department Director and Benefits Manager, coordinate the County’s worksite wellness programs for assigned locations by planning, implementing, and evaluating wellness initiatives and activities in alignment with established goals and objectives to promote employee well-being and a healthy workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, develop, and evaluate wellness initiatives designed to foster optimal social, occupational, spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional health of employees and their families. Ensure initiatives also target the control of medical expenditures. Evaluate and document participation, satisfaction, and impact on health risk reduction.
  • Identify and implement strategic improvements in all areas of health and wellness. Develop and oversee the implementation of plans and reports.
  • Develop, coordinate, and conduct wellness classes, seminars, and activities throughout the County.
  • Monitor and evaluate program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct physical fitness assessments and prescribe fitness and wellness programs.
  • Prepare printed, filmed, recorded, and oral presentations of employee wellness plans, activities, and programs; disseminate information to County employees through various forms of media and public speaking engagements.
  • Attend meetings or public hearings as assigned by the Department Director or Benefits Manager.
  • Participate in the annual budget preparation. Monitor expenditures and recommend necessary adjustments. Prepare effective internal marketing of wellness programs to maximize participation.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, business administration, physical education or related field preferred.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in a professional capacity involving recreation, sports or wellness administration.

Supplemental Information

Screening and Compliance
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.

Working Conditions

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. 
  • Working surface is typically dry.
  • Work is done primarily alone and can be done with a select team at times.

Equipment, Tools and Materials

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
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