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The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Developer III grade A24 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.
About the Position
This is a senior level professional position, whereby the incumbent performs a variety of assignments in programmatic areas, coordinates civic/group activities, expands/nurtures strategic partnership opportunities to strengthen, increase/expand outreach activities, educate the community on ways to prevent and manage chronic disease, and may lead a group of subordinates. The incumbent is supervised and evaluated by a higher-level Community Developer in accordance with Departmental rules, policies, and procedures.About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Coordinates, develops, and implements community partnerships/outreach activities for civic groups, faith-based organizations, and individuals to address chronic disease in the County. Develops and implements programs to help communities/clients prevent and manage chronic disease with measurable results. Develops program models to identify goals and objectives. Conducts presentations, workshops, and coordinates exhibits to support community outreach and educational activities. Collects and analyzes data to monitor program outreach, goals/objectives. Expands and nurtures strategic partnership opportunities to facilitate scope and reach of programs. Represents the Department/Division at meetings. Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Social Services, Education, or related field; or a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.
- Three (3) years of responsible experience doing community development work.
- Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach.
- Strong public speaking and communication skills.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: July 7, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Salary : $62,659 - $85,041