Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP322: Public Health Specialist Senior

Public Health Specialist Senior

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP322
7
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
61,339.00 - 77,043.00 - 96,866.00 USD Annual
$29.49 - $37.04 - $46.57
$61,339.00 - $77,043.00 - $96,866.00

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Senior & Social Services Manager, works in conjunction with the Bernalillo County Community Health Council Coordinator (BCCHC) to provide specialized education and training. Promotes, maintains, and improves community health—including for the indigent population—by identifying community health needs and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Mobilizes resources of the BCCHC, Bernalillo County, and the International District Healthy Communities Coalition to monitor community health and address priority health needs in the Southeast Heights International District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY

  • Plans, develops, and evaluates health education and training programs to identify community health issues, needs, and problems, including those affecting marginalized populations.
  • Encourages community residents to develop and maintain community health projects, new community-based programs, workshops, and resources to identify and address barriers to health, especially social determinants of health, while promoting opportunities for civic engagement.
  • Advocates for sustainable environments and collaborative processes where governmental and non-governmental sectors partner to create healthy public policies, promote high-level participation in community-driven initiatives, and reduce inequities and health disparities.
  • Recruits, guides, and trains staff, interns, contractors, and/or volunteers, including facilitating engagement among students, residents, and community groups.
  • Prepares policy, procedure, and program recommendations; develops reports, updates, and summaries in partnership with the Bernalillo County Community Health Council, UNM Health Sciences Center, and as requested by the County.
  • Serves as a point of contact within the area of expertise.
  • Attends, participates in, and coordinates meetings with the public, agencies, and other organizations; attends evening meetings as needed.
  • Prepares and distributes educational information packets for dissemination to community residents and programs.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

Master Degree in Public Health or related field preferred
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
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