Position Description

An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator

$6,639 - $9,068 Monthly

Final Filing Date: January 25, 2026
Exam #: 25/50J21/12MC
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

The County of Monterey Health Department- Administration, Behavioral Health, and Public Health Bureaus are hiring full-time positions for Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator (CDPC).

Administration

The Administration Bureau, Population Health Team primarily focuses on implementation of the Health Department’s Strategic Plan, aligning and monitoring the department's performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements, and tracking quality improvement (QI) efforts across the Department. The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work on the Department’s public health accreditation activities, including updates and tracking progress on the Health Department Strategic Plan, the Community Health Improvement Plan, and the Community Health Needs Assessment. In addition, they will support documentation and communication efforts for national public health accreditation processes. The CDPC will also play a key role in coordinating Department-wide QI efforts including coordinating staff QI trainings and developing tracking methods for QI projects across Bureaus.

Behavioral Health

The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating opioid settlement-funded (OSF) and other substance use recovery initiatives within Monterey County Behavioral Health’s Quality Division under the supervision of the Alcohol and Other Drug Administrator. This position will play a key leadership role in advancing strategies that promote community wellness, recovery, and equitable access to substance use services.

Key responsibilities include coordinating the activities, work plans, and deliverables of prevention programs funded through OSF and provide direction, technical guidance, and support to internal staff and external partners to ensure effective project implementation. This position will also facilitate community listening sessions, coalition meetings, and outreach events to inform, engage, and gather feedback from community members, including individuals with lived experience with substance use. The CDPC will also track and monitor program budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with opioid settlement fund and OSF grant requirements and assist in budget development, audit preparation, and reimbursement documentation while supporting contract monitoring and reporting. An Ideal Candidate would have experienced in community-based health promotion, substance use recovery or harm reduction initiatives and is familiar with grant compliance, budgeting, and performance monitoring.

Public Health

The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work for the Public Health Bureau, within the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program located at 632 E. Alisal Street in Salinas. The WIC Program is a nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps pregnant, postpartum women, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. The program’s mission is to improve health during critical times of growth and development.

This position is a lead program coordinator and will serve as the Regional Breastfeeding Liaison in the (WIC) program providing training and guidance to the community. The CDPC will promote and support nutrition and breastfeeding and must have a degree in Nutrition or related field. The ideal candidate will be certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This position may be assigned to work in multiple locations (including and not limited to Salinas, Seaside, Soledad, and King City). To meet the needs of our community, all WIC staff are required to work until 6:00 p.m. twice per week and conclude their workday at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Occasional weekend assignments may be required to support community outreach events. WIC delivers in-person services and a telework schedule is not available for this position. The CDPC position reports to the Public Health Program Manager. This position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate breastfeeding and nutrition trainings to hospitals, health care providers and clinic staff on WICs breastfeeding services and ensure consistent breastfeeding messages and resources are available to the eligible participants.
• Guide and provide technical assistance and breastfeeding expertise to the breastfeeding Peer Counselor’s and WIC Nutrition Assistants (WNA) in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and ensure the provision of breastfeeding counseling services for high-risk participants.
• Assist Registered Dietitian with processing therapeutic formula prescription documentation and coordinating high-risk appointments.
• Assist worksites, clinics, childcare sites, schools and businesses in the community with lactation accommodation regulations- providing trainings, guidelines and resources.
• Assist with monthly breastfeeding meetings, provide state approved breastfeeding trainings and in-service trainings related to breastfeeding.
• Facilitate the breastfeeding task force and participate in coalitions and community workgroups to serve as a nutrition and breastfeeding expert to help support and guide policy.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to increase awareness and improve communication to promote a breastfeeding friendly culture in the community.
• Assist with breastfeeding reports, data base and inventory related to breastfeeding (including breast pump inventory; work may include cleaning of breast pumps).

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise in the Health Department.

Examples of Duties

• Provides implementation and administration for one or two specific public health programs; ensures timelines are met; assesses quality and quantity of work performed by program specific staff for achievement of program standards.
• Plans and monitors daily activities; oversees daily operation of program specific staff, according to work plans.
• Reviews and approves health education materials, staff reports, marketing plans, media releases, public service announcements and newsletters.
• Provides technical assistance and recommendations to local agencies to recognize, accept, and discharge their responsibility in public health in the areas of preventative, restorative, rehabilitative and care services to meet current and projected needs.
• Makes presentations to community agencies and participates in promoting public health programs through various media events.
• Conducts specialized analysis for public health in order to recommend and coordinate the appropriate program activities to community partners to maximize utilization of the services provided by the public health programs.
• Assists supervisor with on-the-job training and instructions to subordinate staff; provides input to performance evaluations and makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding the recognition of outstanding performance and performance improvement required.
• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program effectiveness by identifying duplication in services and/or lack of the coordination and integration of services.
• Provides necessary documentation to support budget development and draft requests for grants; some positions perform select contract administration tasks.
• Monitors and tracks program expenditures.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• The principles and techniques used in chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs or other program areas in Community Health.
• Principles and techniques used in developing training materials using a variety of formats and media.
• Methods used in conducting and assessing research sampling and statistical surveys.

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles of community assessment, strategies and analysis for public presentation.

Some Knowledge of:

• Principles of basic budgeting and developing contract scopes of work.
• Principles and practices of project management including planning, development, implementation, administration and evaluation.

Skill and Ability to:

• Compile, organize and analyze data; evaluate problems, policies, and procedures; draw logical conclusions and/or recommend an effective course of action.
• Apply innovation in developing new procedures, methods or approaches as needed; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative problems.
• Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multifaceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, staffing and timing.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports and procedures; speak effectively before groups.
• Read and interpret regulations and county policies.
• Work under limited supervision; prioritize work assignments and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the County, State and agencies, including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups and others encountered through the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education:

• Completion of all course work for a four-year degree in public or business administration, public health, social work, health education, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, or a related health field.
  

AND

Experience:

• Two years’ experience which substantially demonstrates working knowledge of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.
  

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Shee t . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755-4749 Fax: (831) 796-8530

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered; Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES:
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline of Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST) to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Michelle Cazola, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755-4502 or cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 1/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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