Public Health Program Specialist

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, responsible for providing public information and coordinating a public health program to selected groups within the community.

Salary Ranges

Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $26.9797 - $37.7717 hourly / $56,117.88 - $78,565.24 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $32.5480 - $45.5671 hourly / $67,699.84 - $94,779.62 annually

This is a grant-funded position. This position will continue as long as funding supports it. Should the funding end and not be supported by other funds, the position would be eliminated and your employment with the City would end.

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here(Download PDF reader).

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here

• This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
  
  

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Manages all aspects of assigned projects and develop detailed project schedule including all major milestones.
• Establishes and monitors project schedules; analyze business needs and prioritize resource allocation.
• Participates in meeting and coordinates efforts with partners.
• Identifies targets appropriate for service based upon audits, analysis of available statistical data and participation in stakeholder meetings.
• Provides direction to a diverse, cross functional project team, which may include collaboration with various partners.
• Prepares a variety of monthly and quarterly reports on program activities and operations; gathers statistical data as required.
• Devise project measurement and /or evaluation processes.
• Function as the interface between management team members and operational personnel with associated agencies as well as with any other related organizations.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with management, team members and agencies.
• Directs efforts of assigned team members and volunteers.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And Experience

Two (2) years of college-level coursework in health or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of public health program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• A valid driver's license.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of project management.
• Technical reporting and deliverable requirements.
• Current health issues in the community.
• Application and management of performance measures and metrics.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
  
  

Skill In

• Analyze situations and provide critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Project management.
• Coordination of assigned health programs.
• Reading, interpreting and explaining regulations, policies procedures and medical guidance.
• Surveying, interpreting and reporting statistical data.
• Gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Communication of health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
  
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

Supplemental Information

Conditions Of Employment

• All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov .
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.

• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45%
• Eleven paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available
  
  

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.

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Describe your experience working with data and developing reports utilizing the data. Do not answer this question by referring to your resume.

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Describe your experience with program or event planning and coordination. Do not answer this question by referring to your resume.

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Describe your expertise level in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and business arithmetic. Do not answer this question by referring to your resume.

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Describe your experience working with diverse partner organizations and populations. Do not answer this question by referring to your resume.

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Although the medical and recreational use of marijuana is lawful in Nevada, state law allows the City to prohibit the use of marijuana in the workplace and does not require the City to modify the job or working conditions of a person who engages in the medical use of marijuana if the job or working conditions are based upon the reasonable business purposes of the City. An employee who engages in the recreational use of marijuana and through a laboratory test is positive for the use of marijuana will be terminated. An employee who uses medical marijuana or products that contain derivatives such as THC may be terminated. Are you able to comply with this policy?

• Required Question