Public Health Specialist II

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an experienced Public Health Specialist to support the Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program managed through the Vermont Department of Health. This role focuses on program development, compliance, and customer service to ensure high-quality services to Vermonters and state partners working with the IDRP. The Public Health Specialist will collaborate with community partners, service providers, the public and government agencies.

Requirements

• Three (3) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
• Associate degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social work, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and two (2) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and one (1) year or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields.
• One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Program development
• Compliance
• Customer service
• Collaboration with community partners, service providers, the public and government agencies

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree