County of Alameda

Employee Wellness Program Manager (#0470)

Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - Confidential Mgmt (R50)
$58.03-$74.07 Hourly / $4,642.40-$5,925.60 BiWeekly /
$10,058.53-$12,838.80 Monthly / $120,702.40-$154,065.60 Yearly

DESCRIPTION
Under minimal supervision, designs, implements, assesses, and analyzes preventative workplace wellness activities, campaigns, events, and programs for the County of Alameda (County) employees; and to perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is a single position classification located in the Human Resource Services (HRS) Department in support of the County’s benefit programs.  This position reports to the HRS Division Manager assigned oversight of the Employee Benefits Center (EBC).  The employee in this position is responsible for engaging in a variety of technical and analytical work involved in administering complex benefit programs and/or manage the County’s Wellness Program.  The Employee Wellness Program Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the County’s Wellness Program and is distinguished from the higher-level classification of HRS Division Manager in that the latter has the complete oversight of the EBC.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following duties are performed by the employee in this classification.  However, the employee may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  The employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

  1. Plans, organizes, and supervises the staff involved in the activities of the Wellness Program; may provide oversight to other staff on an ongoing basis.
  2. Manages logistics and executes countywide employee wellness campaigns, screenings, promotions, programs and related events.
  3. Launches new initiatives or refreshes existing initiatives to boost employee participation and engagement, ensuring alignment with the program’s strategic goals; formulates goals, objectives, deliverables, and evaluations for wellness initiatives that includes physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
  4. Develops and implements project plans, including but not limited to creating delivery/implementation strategies, action plans, and tracking critical project milestones.
  5. Prepares recommendations to the HRS Division Manager over the EBC to improve or enhance wellness activities and services at the agency/department, or countywide level.
  6. Assists in drafting employee wellness policies and procedures.
  7. Engages with County employees to increase involvement in wellness programs/initiatives; organizes and leads wellness committee meetings.
  8. Designs and produces effective promotional materials to market worksite or countywide wellness services.
  9. Participates in and/or organizes County events and activities to provide educational and promotional materials.
  10. Develops and conducts health education programs such as courses, workshops, and special events.
  11. Creates and/or maintains website content or online forums.
  12. Coordinates various aspects of the Wellness Program with County agencies/departments and serves as subject matter expert and/or consultant to County agencies/departments on employee wellness.
  13. Trains wellness champions across County agencies/departments to promote and support wellness initiatives.
  14. Plans an annual wellness calendar with events, campaigns, and challenges tailored to diverse employee needs.
  15. Works closely with HRS benefits administration, occupational health, employee organizations, and third-party vendors on all wellness related matters.
  16. Evaluates wellness vendor performance and ensures alignment with program goals and budget constraints.
  17. Ensures County compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  18. Assists with Request for Proposals (RFPs), contracts, contract compliance, and Board letters in relation to the County’s Wellness Program.
  19. Collects and interprets data to assess the effectiveness of wellness programs initiatives.
  20. Analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports. 
  21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, health science, health education, or a closely related field.

AND
Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience managing an employee wellness or preventative health education program.

Substitution:

Additional years of experience may be substituted for the required years of education on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

  • Principles of effective management and personnel supervision.
  • Principles, practices, and methods used to manage health and wellness programs.
  • Health and medical terminology.
  • Functions and interrelationships of various health, medical fitness care services, facilities, and strategies.
  • Management of a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.
  • RFPs preparation, contract development, and negotiations.
  • Principles and procedures of program development, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
Ability to:

  • Stay current with industry standards and trends in worksite wellness.
  • Implement decisions or recommendations. 
  • Interact successfully with personnel at all levels.
  • Draft technical reports.
  • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent provisions of laws and regulations applicable to assigned benefit and/or wellness programs.
  • Set priorities.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
  • Collect, interpret, and evaluate benefit and/or wellness data.
  • Use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions.
  • Define and select alternatives.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY
BS:tw: 4/5/74
RMP:pb  Revised/Retitled: 1/10/89
co:updated 6/14/00
Old doc. 1106h.wpf Jobspecs/Oldspecs
New doc.  0470.doc Jobspecs/Newspecs
CSC Date:  1/18/89
TE:pf  Rev. 5/23/03
CSC Date:  9/3/03
SA:saa Revised/Retitled 5/9/2025
Old Title: Employee Health Services Administrator
CSC Date: 7/23/25

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Share the Savings
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • County Allowance Credit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 12 paid holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.




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