Public Health Program Coordinator

Please note: This recruitment has been established to fill vacancies throughout the Public Health Department. Incumbents assigned to the current vacancy may be assigned to Clinic Services, COVID Unit, Prevention Programs, Emergency Preparedness, and may coordinate other Public Health Programs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the operations of programs and services administered by the Department of Public Health.
• Develop, evaluate and monitor program budgets and ensure proper administrative and financial controls.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups.
• Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of principles and practices of current public health policy, potential sources of funding, laws/regulations and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement community education tools and curricula in accordance with program-specific local, State, and Federal mandates.
  Participate in community health education programs and conferences.
• Plan, organize and direct the department in-service education program for assigned program and/or services.
• Review local health education protocols for compliance with state mandated programs.
  Provide consultation and guidance related to Department of Public Health programs and services to individuals and or community groups.
• Supervise, evaluate and train public health professional and technical staff.
• Research and understand social, economic and equity issues impacting populations and program areas.
• Attend training conferences relevant to current public health problems, programs, and services.
• Establish and maintain liaisons between the Public Health Department and other public and private agencies, community organizations, and professional groups.

Experience:

Three (3) years of professional level experience in public service performing work in community health, emergency services, environmental health, public health services, or closely related area; including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in public health, business/public administration, health administration, emergency management, biological sciences, or other related area. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Some positions in this classification will be subject to criminal history background checks pursuant to the human resources rules and regulations, section 2, b.

• Develop, direct and implement community public health education tools and programs in accordance with department and State mandated requirements.
• Effectively apply training concepts and techniques for education of adults and children.
• Make oral presentations/training before groups.
  Communicate clearly and effectively, both in oral and written correspondence.
  
  Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate responses.
  
  Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
  Maintain confidential information in accordance with medical, legal and County regulations.
  
  Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
  Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
  
  Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
  Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
  Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
  Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of public health education programs and State mandated requirements.

Functions, programs and services of both public and private agencies involved in health education activities.

Public health statistical and survey methods.

Budget and grant preparation and monitoring.

- Personnel and Public Administration.

Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Assess community needs for public education on health issues.

- Manage, develop and implement health programs for staff, and community groups.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
• Level A & B $85,000
• Level C $55,000
• Level D & E $35,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources