HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Public and Behavioral Health Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 10.237 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 48370 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/07/2024 Close Date: 08/21/2024 Recruiter: JENNIFER KAUBLE Phone: (775)684-0128 Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 13 Days 22 Hrs 37 Mins The PositionHealth Program Specialists plan, develop, implement and evaluate health services and activities; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards and other work groups.Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention (BBHWP) is hiring for a Health Program Specialist 1 located in Carson City, Nevada. This position will work directly with the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program and funding sources. The incumbent will inform, educate and coordinate efforts regarding overdose prevention in Nevada; serve as a resource for community partners; monitor grants, sub grants; and oversee overdose data reports. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-100/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special NotesPursuant to NRS 632, a Bachelor's degree from a school or professional nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.
