Program Coordinator

DEFINITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - PUBLIC HEALTH Department of Health & Human Services Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services. The position is key to building awareness of health inequities in our community and supports existing efforts and leverages new collaborations to improve health outcomes for everyone in Humboldt County. Housed in the Administration Division of the Public Health Branch, the position coordinates with a wide variety of external and internal partners. The individual must enjoy building relationships, presenting information, facilitating group processes, and managing longer term projects. What You'll Do: This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including; Work with community partners and coalitions to support community health improvement processes using a collective impact approach. This includes coordinating the production of our community health assessment and sharing this data widely. This also includes supporting the Live Well Humboldt initiative and the related data dashboard. Help maintain our status as an accredited public health agency by tracking relevant requirements and coordinating our efforts to meet them. Supervise a small team dedicated to Health Equity, support related grant management and implementation of related activities. Where You'll Do It: This position is located at 529 I St., Eureka, CA 95501 A typical work schedule for this position is M-F; 8-5 DEFINITION Under direction, plans, develops and implements a specialized program; prepares and monitors program budget and requests for funding; performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is responsible for the effective implementation of a single specialized program or multiple routine programs. Responsibilities include developing program guidelines and plans, identifying and securing grant funding as appropriate, developing staffing and budget proposals and planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff to implement the program. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, develops and administers program policies and procedures. Identifies sources of program funding; prepares grant applications; works with foundations and local funding sources to secure funding. Develops annual and multi-year plans and budgets for assigned program(s). Reviews and interprets legislation, codes and regulations and ensures program compliance. Conforms with administrative requirements to obtain and administer funding; administers and approves expenditure of funds; identifies necessary resources and prepares annual plans. Participates in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval. Trains staff in program and County policies and procedures; schedules work and approves leaves. Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions. Works with a variety of community organizations and individuals to arrange and coordinate services and solicit support. Confers with managers and staff in other departments and agencies to coordinate activities and resolve issues related to the program. Makes presentations to community groups and organizations regarding programs, services and activities. Attends various meetings, committees and conferences related to program goals and objectives. Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, selection, evaluation and employee training and discipline. Principles of program management, including budgeting. Principles of program evaluation. Applicable laws, codes, regulations and policies. Basic business data processing principles. Principles of recordkeeping and report preparation. Functions and activities of the program to which assigned. Skill in: Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff. Training staff in work procedures. Developing and evaluating program goals, procedures, standards and methods based on legislative and administrative requirements. Interpreting and applying codes and regulations. Preparing effective reports, correspondence and other written materials. Maintaining accurate records and files. Exercising independent judgment within established policy guidelines. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines. Preparing and monitoring a program and/or departmental budget. Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license. Designated positions may require specific educational attainments or certifications depending on the nature of the program. Desirable Education and Experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business management or other related field depending on the assignment, and three years of experience managing, coordinating or providing services in a program related to the assignment. WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMPLOYEE PERKS For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage: For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long does it take to fill out the application? You should allow 30 - 45 minutes to fill out your application. Can I change my application after submitting it? You may only submit one application per day. You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will be archived. How long until I hear back from you? You can expect to hear back from Human Resources about 3 - 4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting. How can I check for updates on my application? You can log into your Government Jobs account and review current information regarding any application you have submitted. Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview? Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview. The County of Humboldt's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways - oftentimes, outside of formal institutions - and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position. If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. HOW TO APPLY A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County's automated application system at no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing. It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement. Tier I - Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7% 55 Tier II - Post 7/6/2012: 2% 55 Tier III - Post 1/1/2013: 2% 62 If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III. 2.0 means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that's called vesting) and retire after the age following If you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments. SELECTION PROCEDURE The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair . click apply for full job details