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Tip: In Chrome or Edge, right-click anywhere on the page and select "Translate to [Language]." Public Health Program Planner & Coordinator Print Apply Public Health Program Planner & Coordinator Salary $59,043.50 - $76,756.78 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 5192-52406 AUG 26 Department Health Department Opening Date 08/20/2026 Closing Date 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs skilled technical and analytical work supporting public health emergency preparedness, epidemiologic response, data analysis, program evaluation, volunteer activities, and special projects for the Health Department, and related work as apparent or assigned. Serves as an internal resource for public health data analysis and interpretation and plays a key role on the agency's Epidemiology Team. Work is performed under the general direction of the Community Relations Manager. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities Coordinates agency-wide preparedness trainings. Conducts planning or evaluation activities as they relate to public health emergency plans, emergency communications, or drills and in accordance with Federal, State and Local guidelines; collects and analyzes preparedness and training data; and develops, implements, and monitors corrective action plans to strengthen and sustain public health preparedness capabilities in Onslow County. Assists in the development of operational plans for public health emergencies, ensuring that Health Department and partner agency staff are trained in their responsibilities and that the resources are available to support the plans and exercises Participates in and supports preparedness-related coordination with first responders, military installations, healthcare organizations, schools, governmental agencies, and other community and public health partners to strengthen Health Department emergency plans, exercises and response capabilities. Oversees the recruitment, retention, training, and activities of the Medical Reserve Corps for Onslow County as well as other Health Department volunteers. Serves as the primary agency fit tester as required in the agency's Respiratory Protection Program Serves as a key member of the Health Department's Epidemiology Team, providing data analysis, interpretation, and technical support to strengthen agency surveillance, situational awareness, and response to communicable disease, outbreaks, and emerging public health concerns. Supports epidemiologic investigations and other public health response activities through data collection, management, analysis, trend identification, and development of reports or summaries to inform response activities and leadership decision-making. Analyzes community and agency public health data using statistical and data visualization tools; prepares and interprets statistical reports; identifies significant trends and patterns; and translates findings into actionable information to support program planning, evaluation, resource allocation, performance improvement, and organization decision-making. Develops and maintains agency capacity for applied public health data analysis by assisting with data quality, analytical methods, visualization, and interpretation across Health Department programs. Coordinates grant research, grant applications, agency grant meetings, and management of grant paperwork Coordinates agency's intern program, including obtaining appropriate onboarding forms and screenings, ensuring current educational affiliation agreements are in place, managing intern paperwork and scheduling, working with HR and division lead to ensure appropriate placement, and handling Health Department intern onboarding/orientation. Assists the Community Relations Team with website updates, outreach activities, and health education as needed. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned. Public Health Core Competencies and Skills Data Analytics and Assessment Skills Identifies public health programs and organizations with authority to address specific community health needs (e.g. emergency preparedness, infectious disease outbreaks) Identifies laws that impact public health programs and organizations Policy Development and Program Planning Skills Evaluates policies, programs, services, and organizational performance (e.g. drills, exercises, etc.) Uses evaluation results to improve policies, programs, services, and organizational performance Communication Skills Communicates the roles and responsibilities of governmental public health, healthcare, and other partners in improving the health of a community Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health (e.g. encouraging vaccinations, preparing for emergencies) Health Equity Skills Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community (e.g. language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, etc.) Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Community Partnership Skills Establishes relationships to improve community health and resilience (e.g. healthcare institutions, emergency response organizations, etc.) Collaborates with community members and organizations to identify community health and resilience needs Public Health Sciences Skills Applies evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Management and Finance Skills Recognizes one's own professional development needs (e.g., determining knowledge and skills needed for success in one's job, identifying gaps in desired knowledge and skills) Qualifications Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency plan and exercise development. Knowledge of ICS and NIMS. Knowledge of the NC Local Health Department Accreditation Program requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with first responder community, military-affiliated personnel, and public health partners. Ability to train adult learners. Skill to analyze data. Skill to write plans and reports and prepare crisis and risk communication messages. Ability to build volunteer organization. Ability to function as part of a team or individually. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and plans. Ability to remain focused. Ability to advise senior management in times of stress and crisis. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software. Ability to apply evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services. Ability to use evaluation results to improve policies, programs, services, and organizational performance. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements Bachelor's degree with coursework in public health, emergency management, public administration, or related field and minimal experience in public health preparedness or emergency management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master of Public Health is preferred. Valid driver license required. Salary will be determined by candidate's qualifications, budget, market, and internal equity. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above 02 Is your degree in any of the following fields of study? Public Health Emergency Management Public Administration Related Field Not Applicable or No Degree 03 Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Yes No 04 Do you have experience in public health preparedness or emergency management? Yes No 05 Do you have experience with program planning and coordination? Yes No 06 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 07 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? 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