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Public Health Project Coordinator

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Dubuque County is recruiting for a newly created Public Health Project Coordinator. Under general supervision of the Executive Director of Public Health, this position serves as the County’s point person in understanding and organizing community response efforts surrounding special public health projects, beginning with opioid response. The Project Coordinator will target innovative and evidence-based programs that enhance the health and well-being of the Dubuque Community, tracking effectiveness of new and existing programs, and making recommendations for future programs and investments. The Project Coordinator works closely with department and county management, elected leaders, and community service providers. This position is intended to be funded with opioid settlement fund payments which currently expire in 2039. Funding for this position is entirely from the Opioid Settlement Funds and at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Establish professional relationships and maintain regular contact with local organizations including healthcare providers, County departments, municipalities, school systems, law enforcement, the judicial system, and other community stakeholders.
• Gather information from various sources to assess the health of the community to identify community and public health strengths and gaps.
• May be required to serve on various committees as assigned.
• Facilitate community conversations around special public health projects.
• Continually track and evaluate existing community services available.
• Provide recommendations for fiscal priorities and ensure compliance with all funding requirements and reporting.
• Make regular presentations to stakeholders regarding the status of public health project efforts within the County.
• Pursue additional funding and support for project coordination.
• Any other duties as assigned or required by the Executive Director of Public Health or the Board of Health.
• Must be proficient in using Word, Excel, Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Teams, and additional computer programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without, reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location to perform assigned tasks.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to provide service to the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with all levels of staff, outside agencies, and diverse public groups.
• Ability to proficiently utilize basic computer skills to perform word processing, electronic spreadsheet, or database tasks, and operate general office equipment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in managing data sets and performance measures.
• Experience in managing complex budgets, funding proposals and financial reporting.
• Experience with strategic planning related to addressing public health projects is preferred.
• Strong content knowledge of substance use disorder policy, programs, and best practices is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, behavioral science, or related field and experience in related field.

REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performs work in the field, including visits to homes, businesses, and organizations, as well as work in an indoor office setting. Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse.
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various facilities, which may regularly include, stand, sit, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and reach motions, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HOURS OF WORK

Generally, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours or to change hours with minimal notice because of operational and consumer needs.