Administrative Officer II 118002110

Posting number: 202603043

Department: Public Health Department

Division: Administration

Job classification: Administrative Officer II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health

SummaryProvides leadership and coordination for the Cumberland County's Opioid Settlement Fund initiatives and the Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team (C-FORT). This position collaborates with community partners to implement strategies that reduce opioid-related injury and death while overseeing program planning, grant and contract activities, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Examples of dutiesDuties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and facilitate the Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team (C-FORT), including meetings, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of Opioid Settlement Fund initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and monitoring community-based projects.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local agencies, community organizations, and government stakeholders to support opioid prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction efforts.
• Coordinate public awareness activities, training opportunities, and community outreach related to opioid response initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports, resolutions, and other required documentation for local, state, and funding agencies.
• Assist with grant activities, budgeting, contract administration, and strategic planning to support program goals.
• Represent the Health Department by participating in community meetings, coalitions, and other collaborative initiatives.

Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include,  but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university and three years experience in personnel, budgeting, research, or administrative management, preferably involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preference: Degree in Public Health

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.  The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Supplemental information

• Exceptional communications skills, both oral and written, will be necessary for this role.
• Experience supervising staff
• Skill in project management and fiscal management required.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education.
• Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating health education information to the public and to the media.
• Ability to work well with people of different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and to speak effectively before various groups.
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with individuals and community groups.
• Ability to explain and apply state laws, regulations and rules pertaining to public health.
• Ability to organize and direct the activities of local committees for the development of local public health education programs.
• Considerable knowledge of community health education resources.
• Considerable knowledge in program planning, program implementation and evaluation. 
• Thorough knowledge of community organizations. 

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.  
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
 
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