Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

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Final date to receive applications: 09/20/2026 12:00 am
· pay grade: grade 16
· salary: $19.15 - $23.82 hourly
· time type: full time
· health department: barren river district health department

performs a variety of functions in health services program coordination / management in the areas of project management, policy and procedure development and interpretation, program development and coordinates program/project evaluation, documentation, technical assistance and representation of the department and organization networking.

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characteristics of the class characteristics of a class: are general statements indicating the level of responsibility and discretion of positions in that job classification.

minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.

education: bachelor’s degree

experience: two (2) years’ experience in a public/community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

education: master’s degree in public health, business administration, nursing, nutrition, epidemiology or environmental health may substitute for one (1) year experience.

experience: hs diploma/ged and combined education and experience totaling seven (7) years in a public/community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the minimum requirements.

(age, licensure, regulation, etc.) specific programs may have specialized requirements that differ from those described.

employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity. (none)

• coordinates the assigned program or health care projects providing services to clients needing treatment and/or other health care, recommends or develops policies and procedures and interprets their use to ensure compliance in maintaining program accountability and effectiveness;
• evaluates program/projects as required to improve the quality as well as quantity of service delivery, provides technical assistance to program and office staff in areas of expertise;
• represents the department on inter-agency councils and committees and attends meetings relating to area of responsibility, maintains a collaborative relationship with health agencies;
• prepares statistical reports on program performance, needs, services, information and demographic data;
• contributes to and ensures the evaluation of program performance, monitors program operations through on site visits, review of reports and records;
• provides information and interpretation of the assigned program/special projects to all departmental staff and to the general public and prepares program plans, policy manuals and other informational materials for distribution to staff, patients, clients and the general public to meet federal, state and agency reporting requirements;
• may supervise.

incumbents in this classification will typically perform their primary job duties under these conditions. These conditions may change on occasion in performing the duties of an individual position. Work…