Community Programs Coordinator (HSPAIII)

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Range From

4260.00

Monthly

Salary Range To

4430.00

Monthly

Hiring Salary Range: $4,260-$4,430/month

*Pending classification by HRMS.

The ND Department of Health offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid health insurance plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies and tuition reimbursement.

Summary of Work

This position uses a team approach to implement and advance tobacco prevention activities at the local and state level. Duties include:

• Provide training and technical assistance to tobacco prevention and control program partners and grantees.
• Coordinate the statewide tobacco prevention and control grant program for local public health units. This includes grant applications, work plans, budgets and progress reports .
• Engage partners to develop and promote objectives, strategies and activities relating to program goals.
• Work with state and local coalitions to advance policy efforts.
• Participate in updating and implementing work to support the goals, objectives, strategies and activities of the North Dakota tobacco prevention and control state plan.
• Assist with completion of grants, publications and oral and written reports.
• Evaluate grant programs and activities to provide recommendations for improvements.

Information about North Dakota’s tobacco prevention program can be found at http://www.ndhealth.gov/tobacco .

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in community health, nursing, education, communications, social or behavioral science, or a related field and two years related professional work experience. Ideal applicants will have experience in working with health promotion and/or prevention policies; excellent organizational and communication skills; group presentation and training skills; experience in grant program coordination; and involvement with community engagement and/or coalition activities .

Application Procedures

All applications for open Department of Health positions must be made via the Careers site: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000 . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in .pdf, .docx, or.doc format:

• Resume

• Cover letter that includes a brief description of the applicant’s background/qualifications

• College transcript (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable)

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans’ Affairs Office.

Please fill in all requested information, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc.

Applications will be scored against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service. After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.

For more information about the position, contact Neil Charvat, Division of Chronic Disease, at 701.328.3344. For assistance in the application or interview process, contact Dirk Wilke, Human Resources Director, at 701.328.2392 or TTY 800.366.6888.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will only be considered if funding is available.

If an applicant is a tobacco user, this may be considered a conflict of interest.