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Wellness Specialist

Location

Orlando, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

23-00258

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/18/2023

Closing Date

8/28/2023 3:00 PM Eastern

Hiring Salary

$47,112.00/yr to $72,384.00/yr Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

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Job Summary

$47,112.00/yr to $72,384.00/yr Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

Minimum Requirements & Essential Functions

Functions as a trained subject matter expert in the area of fitness and wellness by developing programming and providing instruction, education, coaching and encouraging individuals to adopt personal healthy lifestyle habits and behaviors by performing the following duties. #oj

Minimum Qualifications And Abilities

• Answers questions verbally or in writing regarding wellness issues.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in various forms.
• When responding to employee or citizen requests, may have to exercise some independent judgment in accordance with public information laws regarding disclosure.
• Enters information into databases and/or spreadsheets.
• Ability to assist the Wellness Coordinator with the implementation and delivery of wellness programs and special events to include the selection of subject matter and vendors as needed.
• Processes paperwork and ensures paperwork contains necessary signatures and other supporting documentation.
• Ability to log data in computer.
• At least 18 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of wellness articles, announcements, bulletins, and promotional materials through appropriate media. May be required to conduct research and develop reports and publications for distribution. Gathers statistical information for reports.
• Must have the ability to learn and utilize specialized applications and informational systems (e.g., human resources systems software) and use the internet effectively to research information.
• Must have ability to develop employee-based programs for health and fitness, stress management, nutritional coaching, and other programs promoting and inspiring life balance.
• Must have a valid Florida drivers license and attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam.
• Must possess information systems entry and retrieval skills.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to provide physical activity and wellness opportunities to employees at various work locations, leading multiple training sessions throughout the week
• Must have the ability to develop and provide promotional materials, workshops, and presentations on fitness, nutrition, and other wellness related topics and respond to questions from employees, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to assist with the development and presentation of wellness related information before groups in informational meetings and/or employee training classes on a variety of wellness topics including activity, fitness, healthy eating, stress management, resiliency, financial fitness and healthy relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to assist and support preparing employees for fitness requirements.
• Ability to provide guidance and assistance to agency employees in filling out wellness consultation paperwork when necessary.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to build strong collaborative working relationships at all levels within the organization, effectively lead in a positive manner, and work under pressure.
• Ability to counsel employees on health and wellness matters; performs comprehensive fitness and wellness assessments and provides suggestions for lifestyle improvements. Will create personal fitness plans with the employee's goals and abilities in mind.
• Must have proficient organizational skills.
• Must have basic computer skills to include word processing, presentation, calendar/scheduling, spreadsheet, and data base applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Must have the ability to teach and direct fitness and/or wellness classes.
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of accepting the position.
• Ability to complete special projects when necessary. Must use problem solving skills and take independent action.
• Must possess advanced communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prepare routine correspondence, memorandums, reports, and other documents as needed.
• Intermediate word and PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Tracks employee progress and follows-up when necessary.
• Ability to assist benefits staff as needed for large benefit initiatives to include annual benefits open enrollment.
• Ability to assist with wellness programming, schedules, and conducts wellness and fitness classes such as lunch and learn seminars, cardio and strength training sessions, yoga, stretching classes, and choose-to-move breaks.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to file and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) in Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Wellness, or a closely related field AND one (1) year related experience in areas such as fitness instruction, wellness, or health education. A Master's Degree in Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Wellness, or a closely related field may substitute for relevant experience
• Nationally recognized group fitness, personal training, health/fitness instructor, or nutritional counseling certification required.

PROCESSING & TRAINING

• ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:
• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (e.g., teaches fitness/wellness classes; assists with maintaining equipment in the gym). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision (e.g., ability to read computer and written documents and to view presentations on screens in conference/training room environments). The employee must possess sufficient cardiovascular strength and stamina to effectively lead fitness and/or wellness classes on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting or fitness center environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends.

The Orange County Sheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriffs Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Gym facilities in many agency buildings
• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Education incentive and reimbursement programs
• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage

01

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

• I am a United States citizen
• I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card
• I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

03

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

04

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

• No
• Yes

05

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

• No
• Yes

07

How many college credits do you have?

08

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

• No
• Yes

09

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

• Yes
• No

10

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

11

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

12

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

• No
• Yes

13

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No, or I do not have a driver's license

14

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

15

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• No
• Yes

16

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

• Yes
• No

17

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

18

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

• No
• Yes

19

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

20

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

• Yes
• No

21

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

22

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

• Yes
• No

23

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

24

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

• No
• Yes

25

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

26

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

• Yes
• No

27

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

28

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

• Yes
• No

29

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

30

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

31

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

32

Have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last two (2) years from the date of this application? (e.g. - marijuana (to include cannabidiol (CBD)), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

• Yes
• No

33

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last 2 years, location(s), and the dates last used.

34

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

• Yes
• No

35

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

36

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

• Honorable Discharge under General Conditions
• Dishonorable Discharge
• Other
• I am still an Active Reserve
• Honorable Discharge
• I did not serve in the military

37

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

38

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

39

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

• No
• Yes
• Not Applicable

40

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

41

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

• No
• Not Applicable
• Yes

42

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

• No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• Not Applicable

43

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

44

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

• No
• Yes

45

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

46

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

• No
• Yes

47

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

48

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

• No
• Yes

49

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

Required Question

Agency

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Address

2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida, 32804

Phone

(407) 254-7490

Website

http://OCSO.COM

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