About the Department

Minimum Salary Ranges start at $50,100 (Coordinator I); $60,300 (Coordinator II); $65,700 (Senior Coordinator) - Depending on qualifications (DOQ)

Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible analytical, technical, and professional activities in support of San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) employee wellness, health promotion, engagement, and well-being initiatives agency-wide. Responsibilities include planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, emotional, financial, and occupational well-being. The incumbent collaborates with departments, health care providers, community organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver programs that support a healthy, safe, and engaged workforce. Performs other Human Resources duties as required and assigned.

Under general supervision, the incumbent independently performs the full range of essential duties described for this classification. An incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment, initiative, and professional discretion in developing, implementing, and evaluating agency-wide wellness programs and services. This position is expected to apply sound professional judgment in researching wellness trends, recommending innovative programs, analyzing workforce needs, and carrying complex assignments through completion while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, RTD policies, and industry best practices.

This position develops and administers employee wellness strategies and programs that align with the RTD's strategic goals, organizational culture, and workforce needs. Responsibilities include assessing employee wellness needs; developing health promotion and employee engagement initiatives; coordinating wellness campaigns, educational programs, health screenings, and recognition activities; evaluating program effectiveness through performance metrics; and recommending continuous improvements. The incumbent actively researches emerging wellness practices, develops partnerships with community organizations and service providers, promotes employee participation, and implements initiatives designed to improve employee well-being, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture.

Successful candidates may be hired at the Coordinator I or Coordinator II or Senior Coordinator level depending on experience/qualifications.

Position Duties

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates comprehensive employee wellness programs that promote physical, mental, emotional, financial, and occupational well-being throughout RTD.
Develops and implements an annual RTD Wellness Plan that aligns with organizational goals, employee needs, safety initiatives, and available resources.
Conducts employee wellness assessments, analyzes workforce health trends, and recommends evidence-based wellness initiatives designed to improve employee health, engagement, productivity, and retention.
Coordinates annual wellness events including health fairs, benefits education programs, biometric screenings, flu vaccination clinics, financial wellness seminars, and related employee activities.
Works closely with the benefits specialist to coordinate agency-wide wellness campaigns, health screenings, vaccination clinics, fitness challenges, educational workshops, and employee recognition events.
Develop strategies to increase employee participation in wellness initiatives through effective communication, education, incentives, and outreach.
Collaborate with other Human Resources staff and department managers to integrate wellness initiatives into RTD operations.
Assists with the development and administration of employee mental health, stress management, resilience, and work-life balance programs.
Coordinates wellness resources and support services for employees returning from extended medical leave, workplace injuries, or other health-related absences, when appropriate.
Develops and maintains wellness program metrics; collects, analyzes, and reports participation rates, program outcomes, return on investment, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Research emerging trends, best practices, and innovative wellness strategies and recommend new programs to improve employee health and organizational effectiveness.
Develops wellness communications including newsletters, intranet content, promotional materials, educational resources, and employee awareness campaigns.
Assist in developing wellness-related policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines consistent with applicable federal and state regulations and RTD policies.
Prepares annual wellness program budgets; monitors expenditures; evaluates vendor performance; and recommends cost-effective wellness solutions.
Establishes partnerships with local healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, fitness facilities, educational institutions, and community organizations to expand employee wellness opportunities.
Serves on internal committees related to employee engagement, health and safety, benefits, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational culture.
Presents wellness reports, recommendations, and program updates to executive management and other stakeholder groups.
Maintains confidential employee wellness information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, where applicable.
Assists in administering employee recognition and engagement initiatives that support organizational culture and employee well-being.
Evaluates program effectiveness through employee surveys, health risk assessments, participation data, and other performance measures and recommends continuous improvements.
Represents the RTD at professional meetings, conferences, community events, and regional wellness collaborations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and techniques of employee wellness, health promotion, employee engagement, organizational well-being, and workplace culture.
Methods and techniques for designing, implementing, administering, and evaluating comprehensive employee wellness and engagement programs.
Wellness program planning, needs assessment, performance measurement, data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies.
Health promotion strategies, behavior change principles, and evidence-based wellness practices.
Applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices related to employee wellness, workplace safety, privacy, and public sector employment.
Principles and practices of program development, project management, budgeting, and contract administration.
Principles of employee engagement, organizational development, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Principles and practices of sound business communication, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and effective written and oral presentation techniques.
Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other business software applications used for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
Research methods, statistical analysis, and techniques for evaluating program effectiveness and return on investment.
Policies, procedures, and organizational practices applicable to public agencies.
Community resources, wellness vendors, healthcare providers, and external organizations that support employee health and well-being.

Ability to:

Assess organizational wellness needs and develop comprehensive, cost-effective wellness and employee engagement programs that support District goals.
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate District-wide wellness initiatives, educational programs, health campaigns, and employee engagement activities.
Analyze wellness metrics, participation data, employee feedback, and organizational trends to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, labor representatives, healthcare providers, community organizations, and wellness vendors.
Research emerging trends and best practices in employee wellness, health promotion, organizational well-being, and workforce engagement.
Interpret and apply District policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Develop, administer, and monitor program budgets, contracts, and vendor agreements.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, presentations, correspondence, policies, and recommendations.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.
Organize work, establish priorities, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and exercise sound independent judgment while meeting deadlines.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive employee information and workplace issues.
Facilitate meetings, conduct presentations, and deliver educational programs to employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership.
Utilize computer systems, databases, spreadsheets, presentation software, and other technology to manage wellness programs, analyze data, and prepare reports.
Foster a positive, inclusive, customer-focused workplace culture that promotes employee well-being, engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Establish collaborative partnerships and build consensus among diverse stakeholders to advance District wellness initiatives.
Support the District's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and contribute to a respectful, healthy, and inclusive work environment

Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:

Wellness Coordinator I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, human resources, public health, health promotion, wellness, occupational health, exercise science, psychology, organizational development, employee engagement, communications, or a closely related field; and one (1) to three (3) years of professional experience in employee wellness, health promotion, human resources, benefits administration, occupational safety, employee engagement, organizational development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

Wellness Coordinator II: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, human resources, public health, health promotion, wellness, occupational health, exercise science, psychology, organizational development, employee engagement, communications, or a closely related field; and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating employee wellness, health promotion, employee engagement, organizational development, or related programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

Senior Wellness Coordinator: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, human resources, public health, health promotion, wellness, occupational health, exercise science, psychology, organizational development, employee engagement, communications, or a closely related field; and five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience leading comprehensive employee wellness, health promotion, organizational development, or employee engagement programs, including experience developing strategic initiatives, evaluating program effectiveness, managing budgets and vendor contracts, and advising management on workforce wellness strategies; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C driver's license.
Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and lift up to ten pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information, and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive deadlines and interact with all levels of RTD management, staff, employees, representatives of employee organizations, other governmental officials, and the public.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this class, the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is moderately quiet.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Qualifications

The District offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes:

INSURANCE: RTD provides comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents.

RTD also provides $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE: Twelve (12) days per year for all full-time employees.

VACATION: Two (2) weeks to six (6) weeks depending on length of service for full-time employees.

RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.

The provisions of this bulletin are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an express or implied contract.

Benefits

: The District offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes:

INSURANCE: RTD provides comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents. RTD also provides $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE: Twelve (12) days per year for all full-time employees.

VACATION: Two (2) weeks to six (6) weeks depending on length of service for full-time employees.

RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.

Supplemental Questions

Do you possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?

What is your highest level of completed education?

High School or GED
Some College
Vocational School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree/PhD
Juris Doctorate
None

If offered this position, I understand I may be required to submit proof of education validating level of college education.

Which level do you believe you are best qualified for?

Coordinator I
Coordinator II
Senior Coordinator

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in employee wellness, health promotion, human resources, benefits administration, occupational safety, employee engagement?

No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2
2 years to less than 3
3 years to less than 4
4 years to less than 5
5 years to less than 6
6 years to less than 7
7 years to less than 8
8 years to less than 9
9 years to less than 10
10 or more years

Why do you believe you are qualified for this position?

Please state your minimum salary requirement.

Are you able to work 100% in the office?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: San Joaquin Regional Transit District
Department: Human Resources
Address: 421 E. Weber Avenue

Stockton, California, 95202
Phone: (209) 943-1111
Website: http://sanjoaquinrtd.com/

HR Wellness Coordinator I, II, or Senior Wellness Coordinator