Position Description
A Drug-Free WorkplaceInvites your interest for the position ofHealth Program Coordinator$7,485 - $10,224 per Month Final Filing Date: 5/12/2024Exam # 24/50K18/04PH SUMMARY OF POSITION The Monterey County Health Department is currently seeking motivated individuals to fill two (2) Health Program Coordinator positions within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau and the Environmental Health Bureau (EHB). The Health Program Coordinator is a full-time, regular, staff-level professional position.
Emergency Medical Services The Health Program Coordinator will serve as the EMS Specialty Care/Quality Improvement Coordinator and will work in concert with the EMS Director, the EMS Medical Director, and other EMS Bureau staff to perform administrative, analytical, and oversight activities to ensure that EMS system participants in Monterey County conform with federal, state, and local regulations related to the delivery of emergency medical care. Management experience in EMS, Specialty Care programs (Trauma, STEMI, Stroke), emergency medicine, or intensive care is preferred.
The Health Program Coordinator’s key responsibilities include: development and maintenance of effective working relationships with all EMS and public safety providers, healthcare providers, community groups, and other stakeholders within the EMS system; planning, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of Monterey County's Specialty Care Programs (Trauma, Stroke, and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction); review and maintenance of system-wide quality improvement measures and activities; collection, analysis, and evaluation of data pertaining to EMS system activities; preparation and presentation of reports related to operational and clinical performance; participation in the development and revision of EMS system policies, procedures, and medical protocols; work with the EMS Medical Director to develop, coordinate, and administer continuing education programs for EMS system participants and the public; research, review, and respond to concerns related to EMS care and system functions; assist emergency base and receiving hospitals to ensure consistent on-line medical control; and development, maintenance, and application of professional knowledge in applicable areas including job-related rules, statutes, laws, professional literature, and industry trends.
Environmental Health The Environmental Health (EH) Bureau sits within the County of Monterey's Health Department and consists of seven major environmental health regulatory programs: Drinking Water Protection Services, Hazardous Materials Management Services, Solid Waste Management Services, Consumer Health Protection Services, Land Use Services, Cannabis Management Service, and Recycling and Resource Recovery Services.
The EH Bureau is seeking to fill a full-time Health Program Coordinator (HPC) to facilitate and lead training for EH staff and build programs to develop and invest in the EH and community workforce, to include public education, investigation and enforcement of the State and County laws, regulations, and ordinances. The HPC will work alongside an administrative team and the Assistant Director of EH to develop, interpret, and implement environmental health policies, regulations, procedures, and programs. The HPC will assist the Assistant Director of EH to develop, prepare program goals, objectives, and budgets.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.
Examples of Duties
- Organizes, supervises and monitors specialized health-related services and activities.
- Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities within a specialized service area.
- 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.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Answers questions and provides information to the public, supervises the enforcement of community health-related standards, codes and regulations, as required.
- Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
- Prepares cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations, assists in monitoring and controlling expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget.
To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Health Program Coordinator
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Principles and practice of community healthcare.
- 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 activities.
- 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 actions 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.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
- 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.
- License as an Environmental Health Specialist by the California State Department of Health services. (Environmental Health Bureau)
- Current medical provider license or certification (RN, PA-C, NP, MD, DO, or Paramedic) or a license/certification retired in good standing. (Emergency Medical Services Bureau)
BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining 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.
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/montereycounty
by the final filing date of Sunday, May 12, 2024 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:
Monterey County Health Department
Attn: Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906.
Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682
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 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4515 or herrerap1@countyofmonterey.gov .
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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