Public Health Disease Prevention and Control Program Coordinator

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $78,981 - $88,854/year (Salary Grade 109)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $78,981 - $123,408/year
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in person at the Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: MNA
CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 6/5/2025

Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more". Dakota County employs nearly 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers - the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

The Disease Prevention & Control Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of processes for the public health disease prevention and control program. This position works as part of a team concerned with disease investigations and immunization services and collaborates with the DPC Public Health Supervisor.

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing
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* Minimum of three (3) years of professional nursing experience in public health, community- based settings, home care, hospital or nursing facility.
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* Registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota
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* A valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEYOND MINIMUM REQUIRED:
* Master's degree Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, or a related field
* Previous experience in disease prevention and control, epidemiology, emergency preparedness and public health project planning, development and management highly desirable
* Previous experience with community immunization clinics
* Experience in the management and coordination of public health grant deliverables desirable

*Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. "Safety-sensitive position" means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Lead the assessment of the local surveillance and reporting systems to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
2. Provide overall coordination and management of the public health planning process to implement infectious disease policies and programs and grant deliverables to achieve program objectives and outcomes.
3. Implement disease reporting protocols as outlined in the Minnesota Infectious Disease Operations Guide and lead the review of Dakota County Public Health Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) policies and procedures.
4. Coordinate disease investigation response.
5. Take lead in outreach, education and disease reporting with medical providers, schools, business and others as identified.
6. Lead training and orientation efforts for Disease Prevention & Control staff, public health staff or Medical Reserve Corps participating in DPC related activities.
7. Lead the development of new DPC initiatives as applicable and as capacity allows.
8. Provide consultation to local, regional and statewide partners and serve as a resource for disease prevention and control.
9. Collect and analyze program data, prepare local, regional and statewide program reports, plans and grant applications that support grant deliverables, program objectives and overall department needs.
10. Develop, coordinate and conduct program evaluation and provide future programming strategies.
11. Coordinate and train staff on various electronic systems such as HAN, PH-DOC and databases including MEDSS and MIIC.
12. Participate on local, regional and statewide committees representing Dakota County.
13. Coordinate and support work between Disease Prevention & Control and Emergency Preparedness work units to increase response capacity as work demands fluctuate.
14. Provide leadership that supports PH accreditation, with an emphasis on performance management processes and measurements

• Considerable knowledge of the public health system.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of communicable disease prevention and control.
• Considerable knowledge of immunization schedules and best practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple disciplines and levels of government.
• Ability to approach unique and unusual situations with timely and creative solutions.
• Sound judgment and decision making skills with confidence and ability to make, communicate, and execute independent decisions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to present information and ideas accurately with experience in public speaking and presentations; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others as a team by establishing a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks as well as numerous team members.
• Ability to use software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Access and other specialized software packages in order to communicate with others, analyze data and prepare reports.