Under general supervision performs professional public health services of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, and implementing public health programs; performs related work as required or assigned. This position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Coordinates the activities of assigned staff; provides training, instruction, and orientation to new employees; participates in interviewing and selecting new employees; assists in program planning and evaluation; monitors and assesses agency services and community needs.; coordinates training program utilizing in-person and distance education delivery methods; assures effective communication between healthcare organizations, community health organizations, public officials, and other agencies; participates as a member of the department’s management team, assisting in development of strategic goals and objects; identifies and builds partnerships with community organizations that are improving health outcomes for the community; identify opportunities for Health District programs to support and/or collaborate efforts; develops community initiatives to meet grant related goals, objectives and outcomes by establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners and attending community events; attends conferences and uses professional materials to stay abreast of current practices in making and Health District practices; manages specialty programs; assists in program planning and evaluation; responsible for monitoring expenses for grants and client services; ensures compliance with all local, federal, and state laws; may supervise assigned staff; evaluates, develops and implements care plans for the community and/or client needs; researches, develops, and facilitates training on various topics related to Health and community safety; performs functions related to professional expertise and coordinates services within agency/community; serves as a liaison between the agency and community partners; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Public health principles and practices; health sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention; principles of health education and counseling; principles of epidemiology; community assessment and resources; individual/community health assessment; planning; implementing and evaluating interventions and coordinating services.

Skill in: Speaking to clients of varying backgrounds; communicating complex ideas in clear, understandable terms; public speaking; using computers and software; communicating both verbally and in writing.

Ability to: Supervise and coordinate service for a group of clients or target population in a public health program; use initiative and judgment in a program management; abbreviate impact of interventions on health status of client/community; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employee, other agencies, and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing. Working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.