PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1 (REGIONAL TOBACCO COORDINATOR) - 05122026-77346

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1

(REGIONAL

TOBACCO COORDINATOR

)

• 05122026-77346 State of Tennessee $5,100.00
• $7,646.00 / month United States, Tennessee, Nashville 1616 Church Street (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 05/12/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 05/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00
• $7,646.00 Salary (Annually) $61,200.00
• $91,752.

00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health

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DEPARTMENT

OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible professional health program work including, at least, one year of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversite. Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in a business or health related field may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for one year of the required nonsupervisory experience. Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required. Overview The Public Health Program Dir 1 will lead and coordinate tobacco-prevention initiatives across our 12 counties in the region. This role includes developing community-focused tobacco-prevention strategies, supporting youth councils, and creating or identifying appropriate educational curricula. The position will also ensure that each county submits timely reports on its tobacco-prevention activities. Responsibilities The Program Director will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing opioid-abuse prevention curricula, for both youth and adults. As opioid overdoses continue to rise in our region, this role will be essential in shaping and guiding prevention efforts across all counties. Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Manages Complexity Cultivates Innovation Plans and Aligns Communicates Effectively

Manages Ambiguity Knowledges:

English Language Personnel and Human Resources Customer and Personal Service

Administration and Management Skills:

Speaking Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Programming

Troubleshooting Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment Computer Phone Other Standard Office Equipment TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.