PUBLIC HEALTH COORDINATOR (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Starting Pay: $27.8673 Hourly ($57,964)
Step A: $28.7197 Hourly ($59,737)
Step B: $29.6082 Hourly ($61,585)
Step C: $30.5308 Hourly ($63,504)
Step D: $31.5260 Hourly ($65,574)
Step E: $32.5567 Hourly ($67,718)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological sciences, sanitary sciences, social sciences, accounting, communications, planning, health education, public health, public administration or business administration. Must be able to demonstrate an ability to write and prepare grant proposals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license and vehicle available for use on County business during working hours. Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on week days and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs professional duties involving the planning, organization and development of public health program activities; duties include the preparation of grant proposals and coordination of health programs with other community services and agencies; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and develops new community health programs and activities.
• Prepares program grant proposals for new and existing funding sources.
• Confers with Health Department division heads to obtain input for the development and improvement of new and existing health programs.
• Confers with other professionals, educational personnel, lay groups, news media and public officials to facilitate the understanding and implementation of health programs and to promote participation in program activities.
• Prepare public health displays.
• Write public health pamphlets and leaflets.
• Write radio and television scripts, newspaper articles and related promotional and informational materials.

Please see the attached job description for more details.