Project Manager - Environmental Health
Company: National Association Of County And City Health Off
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Be a part of a dynamic team whose work enriches the health of
communities by strengthening city and county health departments. At
the National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO), we are united by our work to improve our country's 3,000
U.S. local health departments. We represent the voice of local
public health while striving to live out our core values of equity,
excellence, participation, respect, integrity, leadership, science
and innovation. We provide our employees with meaningful work,
opportunities to learn and grow, a strong work/life balance, and a
flexible, hybrid work schedule while being a part of a
collaborative team.
We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed,
and innovative individuals. The Project Manager Environmental
Health will join NACCHO at a time of dynamic growth. This position
is important in the Programs Department.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager is responsible for managing, implementing, and
reporting on project activities; identifying and responding to our
funders' and contractors' needs; and implementing or supporting
project management continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts.
The Project Manager will perform a wide variety of complex
technical, management, financial and administrative tasks. The
Project Manager must demonstrate a strong background in project
management, and administrative and financial management principles
and practices, including managing governmental contracts and
procurement.
The Project Manager will report to a Director or Senior Director.
Work at this level requires substantial knowledge in the designated
area, with both the conceptual understanding and sufficient
professional experience to work on complex assignments with minimal
supervision.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Project Manager will support overall project administration and
direction and implement course corrections as needed for the
projects described below. Duties shall focus on project monitoring,
control, team integration, change integration, and corrective
action as needed. This position will support a variety of projects
within Environmental Health, including food safety and
environmental health practice, with an opportunity to support
climate change, vector control, and water preparedness. NACCHO
provides several mini grants to select jurisdictions to provide
capacity building technical assistance. Projects are funded through
the Center for Disease Control and Prevent, the Food and Drug
Administration, and other private funders.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES
Bachelor's degree and certification in relevant professional field
with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience; or Master's
degree or certification in relevant professional field with a
minimum of 4-5 years relevant work experience; or Project
Management Professional (PMP) certification with a minimum of 1-2
years of relevant work experience is preferred but not required or
equivalent combination of education and experience, including a
relevant certification.
Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of public health issues and policies at the
local, state, and/or federal level; Knowledge of project management
practices; Knowledge of association or membership organization
environments; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs,
specifically Word and Excel.
Skills
Intermediate program evaluation skills; Strong organizational
skills; Excellent writing skills; Excellent oral and interpersonal
communication skills; Excellent analytical skills; Strong attention
to detail.
Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate
Salary Range: $79,040 - $83,970
SELECTION PROCESS
Mandatory Vaccination Policy: As a Public Health organization,
NACCHO follows CDC guidelines and advisories relating to the health
of all. NACCHO has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy
applicable to all NACCHO employees to safeguard the health of our
employees from the hazard of COVID-19.
The selected candidate must reside in the Washington, DC - Maryland
- Virginia (DMV) area within 30 calendar days of their start
date.
We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No
phone calls please. This position is subject to background
screening. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter with
salary requirements and resume to: PN - 27 Project Manager
Environmental Health.
https://naccho.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/1c4cbdf2-26a7-bfd2-0bc9-7c38cec19b54/apply?source=2313556-CS-2909
NACCHO offers generous benefits package such as:
At NACCHO, our commitment to equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action seeks to ensure a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment. We respect and value work force
diversity among all employees and all those with whom we do
business.
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