Public Health Program Specialist

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

945_09/2024

Department

Health and Human Services

Opening Date

09/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health and 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:$26.6842 - $37.3579 hourly / $55,503.24 - $77,704.38 annually *Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement:*$31.6683 - $44.3356 hourly / $65,869.96 - $92,218.10 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.

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

• Manages all aspects of assigned projects and develops detailed project schedule including all major milestones.
• Establishes and monitors project schedules; analyzes business needs and prioritizes resource allocation.
• Participates in meetings and coordinates efforts with partners.
• Identifies targets appropriate for service based upon audits, analyses 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.
• Devises project measurement and /or evaluation processes.
• Functions as the interface between management team members and operational personnel with associated agencies as well as with any other related organizations.
• Develops 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.

Ed cation 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.

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:

• 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 and 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

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, or no reason.

Continued employment is continge