Public Health Program Specialist I

****ReAnnouncement****

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5 on July 1 2025

Why Join Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Program Specialist I position. There is Currently one 1 vacancy in the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program.

The incumbent will be required to occasionally travel to different locations throughout Contra Costa County.

A Public Health Program Specialist I is responsible for developing implementing and managing Countywide health education prevention or public health services programs or regional programs of sufficient scope coalition building land use and transportation interaction implications community development and community organization or managing and administering one or more health services programs such as Family Maternal and Child Health. The

Black Infant Health (BIH) program works to improve Black infant and maternal health in Contra Costa County and to decrease disparities for Black women and infants. AntiBlack Racism as well as social and economic stressors play a major role in poor birth outcomes. BIH implements an intensive intervention. Group sessions are complemented with clientcentered life planning goal setting and referrals to services for participants and their families. This combination supports women in developing life skills learn strategies to reduce stress and build social support. BIH participants attend weekly group sessions 10 prenatal and 10 postpartum.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader: You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of subordinate staff.
• Professional. You must provide and promote excellence in customer service for both external partners and the public.
• Results driven: You will be able to effectively set and meet program goals.
• Analytical: You will manage compile and analyze data.
• Detail Oriented. You will be in constant compliance with state and federal program mandates and establishing procedures accordingly.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing supervision technical assistance and consultation to program staff
• Establishing reviewing evaluating implementing and interpreting program policy to ensure compliance with State and Federal program mandates
• Identifying urgent needs for program services and making appropriate referrals
• Meeting with other professional staff members and community organizations
• Serving as liaison with funding authority and/or division fiscal staff regarding program financial issue
• Developing and writing proposals for grant applications
• Planning implementing and/or supervising educational outreach activities and developing program informational material for distribution to schools organizations community groups and the general public

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a high value team environment.
• You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
• There is open dialogue between staff and management.
• You will have job stability and opportunities for career growth.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
• You must adapt to everchanging technology.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
• Delivering Results:Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce highquality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:Holding self and others accountable for measurable highquality timely and costeffective results
• Informing:Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Coaching & Developing Others:Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Visionary Leadership:Taking a longterm view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Business Process Analysis:Defining assessing and improving operational processes and workflow
• Leading CrossDivisional Collaboration:Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Organization Design & Structure:Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities

To read the complete job description please visit the website: eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six 6 months.

Education: Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Health Care Administration Public Health Nursing Health Education Social Welfare or a closely related field.

Experience: One 1 year of fulltime or its equivalent experience in a health care organization public health agency or community program performing administrative or program management duties.

Substitution: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any of the aforementioned fields and two 2 years of fulltime experience in a health care organization public health agency or community program performing administrative or program management duties may be substituted for the masters degree requirement. One 1 additional year of experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major. No substitution is permitted for a bachelors degree.

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire: Candidates that clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualification will be invited to participate in a behavioral consistency writing exercise. Candidates will be asked to provide written responses to scenariobased questions designed to evaluate candidates core competencies as they relate to the job. Candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70 or higher on each of the competencies assessed as well as an overall passing score of 70 of higher. These competencies may include but are not limited to: Critical Thinking Delivering Results Legal & Regulatory Navigation Safety Focus Displaying Ownership and Accountability and Informing. (Weighted 100

The Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of May 21 2025.

The Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment as well as a computer or mobile device.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at. For any technical issues please contact the Government Jobs applicant support team for assistance at.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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