Health Program Coordinator $7,303 – $9,974 per Month Final Filing Date: March 20, 2023 Exam #23/50K18/03MG

Summary of Position The County of Monterey Health Department is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill one (1) Health Program Coordinator position within the Public Health (PH) Bureau. The Health Program Coordinator is a full-time, regular, staff-level professional position reporting to the Public Health Program Manager II.

The Health Program Coordinator (HPC) will serve as the Healthy Aging Program Coordinator and will work in concert with the Bureau Chief, the Public Health Program Manager, and other PH Bureau staff to perform administrative, analytical, and oversight activities to launch and implement a Healthy Aging program. The Healthy Aging program will identify and act on opportunities to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults in Monterey County. The Health Program Coordinator may also administer other comprehensive programs such as Active Transportation/Safe Routes and Health Promotion/Employee Wellness.

The Health Program Coordinator’s key responsibilities include: development and maintenance of effective working relationships with service and healthcare providers and community groups; planning, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of programs; engagement of stakeholders from the community and potential partnership organizations; and development of program goals and objectives with stakeholder input. The successful candidate will have responsibility for planning, budgeting, coordinating, and administering multiple programs. The Health Program Coordinator will directly supervise Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinators and Specialists. Management experience in healthy aging and/or health promotion is preferred.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties: • Organizes, supervises, and monitors specialized health-related services and activities. • Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and clerical subordinates. • Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities within a specialized service area. • Prepares cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations, assists in monitoring and controlling expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget. • Maintains an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including staff in other department divisions, County departments and outside agencies. • Provides staff assistance to higher level management on program issues. • Answers questions and provides information to the public, supervises the enforcement of community health-related standards, codes and regulations, as required. • Performs related duties as assigned.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: County of Monterey Classification Specifications

COVID-19: On July 30, 2021, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.

NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application & Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/monter eycounty/jobs/3938618/health-program- coordinator? page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs by March 20, 2023, at 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Health Department Attn:  Human Resources 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA  93906 Phone: (831) 796-1291

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre- examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application • Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline of March 20, 2023, will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. 

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Working Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation. • Principles and practices of community health care. • Principles of budget preparation and monitoring. • Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation.

Skill and Ability to: • Apply principles and techniques of community organization, including community awareness, resource coordination and mobilization of diverse community groups. • Organize, direct, and coordinate program services. • Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations. • Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them. • Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, and contracts. • Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups. • Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate: • Demonstrates professional behavior and judicious conduct in the performance of one’s duties. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with providers, stakeholders, and the public. • Prioritizes and effectively manages multiple assignments and programs. • Successfully utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills. • Work independently and as part of a cohesive team. • Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to develop recommendations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a conditional of employment, the incumbent will be required to: • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. • Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:  The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.