Public Health Program Coordinator - Community (Virginia) (Open)
Apply NowCompany: St. Louis County, MN
Location: Virginia, MN 55792
Description:
Salary: $34.70 - $42.49 Hourly
Location : Virginia, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 25-029/037-01
Department: Public Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
The Public Health Program Coordinator will work with two Public Health Educators in the Community Health Unit to develop, implement, coordinate, manage, and evaluate interventions to support substance misuse prevention efforts across all of St. Louis County. May serve as a health consultant on various interdisciplinary teams and represent the division at community meetings and is responsible for staying current with best practices in substance misuse prevention programming, trends, and data. Participates in the local public health assessment and improvement planning processes related to substance misuse prevention and supports and guides the efforts of the Public Health Educators. Based on funding opportunities, this position may prepare and manage grants, budgets, and contracts. This position is part of the Public Health Division Management Team and may assist with determining staff development needs, assigning work, and evaluating staff performance, as needed, and aligning programming with division and community needs.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $34.70 - $49.45 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for administering public health programs, grants and contracts. Duties include managing health intervention programs; evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvements; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process; assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood-borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Supplemental Questions will be 60% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-13.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Experience & Training will be 40% of the scoring process:Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
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All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
05
Select your highest level of education completed.
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Which of the following best describes your level of professional community-based education experience?* Please note that one-year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience. Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.
07
Do you have a valid driver's license?
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SME Explanation: Questions 9-13 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 60% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 9-13.
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Provide an example of how you promote and maintain a positive and innovative work environment.
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Provide an example of how you have promoted the coordination of public health initiatives to meet community health needs?
11
Provide an example of a time when you have evaluated program activities and have made, or suggested, changes to the program based on evaluation results. How did you garner support among the stakeholders for these changes?
12
Describe how you prioritize your work to ensure the timely completion of job assignments.
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Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with department staff, individuals of community organizations, and the public.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question
Location : Virginia, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 25-029/037-01
Department: Public Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
The Public Health Program Coordinator will work with two Public Health Educators in the Community Health Unit to develop, implement, coordinate, manage, and evaluate interventions to support substance misuse prevention efforts across all of St. Louis County. May serve as a health consultant on various interdisciplinary teams and represent the division at community meetings and is responsible for staying current with best practices in substance misuse prevention programming, trends, and data. Participates in the local public health assessment and improvement planning processes related to substance misuse prevention and supports and guides the efforts of the Public Health Educators. Based on funding opportunities, this position may prepare and manage grants, budgets, and contracts. This position is part of the Public Health Division Management Team and may assist with determining staff development needs, assigning work, and evaluating staff performance, as needed, and aligning programming with division and community needs.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $34.70 - $49.45 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for administering public health programs, grants and contracts. Duties include managing health intervention programs; evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvements; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process; assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood-borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, communication or a closely related field AND five (5) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in Community based education; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in health education, public health, communication or a closely related field AND three (3) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in Community based education.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Questions will be 60% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-13.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Experience & Training will be 40% of the scoring process:Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
- February 24, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin.
- Week of March 10, 2025 - Supplemental questions scoring to be completed
- Week of March 10, 2025 - Experience & Training to be completed
- Week of March 24, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- BIPOC Peer Support Group
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
- Yes
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
- Yes
- No
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
- Yes
- No
05
Select your highest level of education completed.
- Master's degree in health education, public health or communication
- Master's degree in a closely related field
- Master's Degree in any field
- Bachelor's Degree in health education, public health or communication
- Bachelor's degree in a closely related field
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- AA Degree
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- None of the above
06
Which of the following best describes your level of professional community-based education experience?* Please note that one-year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience. Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.
- 60+ months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- 48-59 months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- 36-47 months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- 24-35 months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- 12-23 months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- 0-11 months paid verifiable professional experience in community-based education
- None of the above
07
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
08
SME Explanation: Questions 9-13 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 60% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 9-13.
- Yes
- No
09
Provide an example of how you promote and maintain a positive and innovative work environment.
10
Provide an example of how you have promoted the coordination of public health initiatives to meet community health needs?
11
Provide an example of a time when you have evaluated program activities and have made, or suggested, changes to the program based on evaluation results. How did you garner support among the stakeholders for these changes?
12
Describe how you prioritize your work to ensure the timely completion of job assignments.
13
Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with department staff, individuals of community organizations, and the public.
14
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
- No
Required Question