Public Health Specialist Senior

Job Posting Title:

Public Health Specialist Senior

Department:

Community School Innovation and Strategic Partnerships (CSISP)

Location:

2400 Wellesley Dr NE STE 300

Pay Range:

$61,339.00 - $96,866.00

Close Date:

01/09/2026

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. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Communications, Environmental Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience in public health, health education, communications, environmental health, or working with communities.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• 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.
• Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some duties are performed outdoors which entails exposure to extremes of weather conditions.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on an even carpeted or tiled surface.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces which may be either wet or dry. Surfaces may be inclined or flat, and range from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
• May perform duties alone or as part of a group.
• Work hazard or potential work hazards include chemicals and severe weather conditions; driving of vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.
• Employee will be on a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as training schedules demand.
• Employee works with a select team without direct supervision, and at times may work with a large group of people.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• County vehicle is used by employee in traveling from site-to-site throughout the County.