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$24.04 Hourly
Durango, La Plata County, CO
Full Time
261112.2100.2159
Public Health
Community Health & Wellness
11/12/2026
11/29/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
The Public Health Specialist I is responsible for implementing public health promotion and disease prevention (or wellness) programs and activities that support community and population health. Operating within established program plans, guidance, and materials, this position works directly with the public and community partners to deliver health education and outreach activities, collect and maintain program data, and support public health initiatives across a variety of settings.
Duties may include implementation of public health promotion and disease prevention evidence-based programs within the assigned unit or program; implementation of activities using established programmatic plans and guidance; preparing and distributing approved educational and outreach materials; supporting community outreach events and presentations; conducting routine data collection and entry to support program monitoring and reporting; performing basic data analysis.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in meetings of the assigned unit/program including (if applicable): one-on-ones with supervisor, staff huddles, unit/program/division/funder meetings, department All Staff meetings, and other meetings and trainings as required or applicable.
May serve as a subject matter expert for assigned unit/program; participates in ongoing development of subject matter expertise for assigned unit/program.Represents the department; serves on committees; and presents on public health concerns, services, and programs at public meetings, community forums, and/or other related events.
Supports funding applications and ensures compliance with program guidelines, objectives, and contract deliverables and requirements by collecting documentation and supporting required reporting.
Coordinates health education activities including the preparation and distribution of approved materials, assistance with outreach and presentations, response to routine inquiries, and maintenance of program records.
Maintains awareness of relevant services in the region and provides resources, referrals and navigation to other public health programs and services, and to outside agencies as appropriate.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with La Plata County Public Health (LPCPHD) and other county department’s staff, representatives of other agencies and organizations, partners/stakeholders and members of the community.
Completes administrative tasks related to program needs (i.e. inventory, supply management, financial coding, record maintenance, meeting notes), including expense tracking, database use and maintaining sensitive and confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy and program confidentiality requirements.
Assists in developing and implementing behavioral health promotion and suicide prevention programs under the guidance of the Behavioral Health Supervisor or the division manager, ensuring programs consider community needs and barriers to accessing services.
Supports multi-sector partnerships and networks and provides technical assistance to members and partners for program evaluation and strategic planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
Minimum Qualifications Required
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would be:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, sanitary, or environmental science and one year of related experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic public health principles, health education practices, and community outreach methods relevant to the assigned program area.
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work activities to meet program goals and deadlines.
Basic project coordination principles used to support program implementation, outreach activities, and reporting requirements.
Quality assurance and documentation standards used to maintain program records and support reporting and evaluation activities.
Survey research and qualitative and quantitative data collection methods used in public health program activities.
Applicable public health laws, regulations, policies, and program guidelines relevant to the assigned program area.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other confidentiality requirements related to the protection of sensitive and protected information.
Basic principles of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Behavioral health promotion and primary prevention approaches.
Partnership and community engagement strategies.
Local mental health, treatment, recovery, and social service resources.
Skill in:
Coordinating multiple assignments and deadlines while prioritizing work activities and maintaining accuracy and organization.
Communicating clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats when responding to routine inquiries, preparing materials, and assisting with outreach and presentations.
Applying applicable program guidelines, laws, policies, and standards within established procedures and supervisory direction.
Maintaining organized program records, documentation, and databases with attention to detail and accuracy.
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Supporting outreach, health education, and community engagement activities through preparation and distribution of approved materials and coordination of logistics.
Assisting in implementing suicide prevention programs and trainings.
Supporting coordination of suicide responses and community plans.
Public health program evaluation.
Documenting program activities and monitoring outcomes.
Ability to:
Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Work independently within established guidance and collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Research and analyze program information, policies, and procedures to support reporting, program improvement, and documentation needs.
Communicate effectively and interact respectfully with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Provide appropriate, non-judgmental assistance and referrals to individuals seeking public health services and community resources.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with coworkers, partners, community organizations, and members of the public.
Maintain accurate and complete records and serve as a responsible steward of data, including sensitive and confidential information.
Support suicide prevention programs in a trauma-informed and participant-centered manner.
Work collaboratively under supervision to complete program objectives.
Follow established protocols for program implementation, reporting, and documentation.
Important Notices
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Application Fairness Act
In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Equal Employment Opportunity
La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to HRHelpDesk@lpcgov.org.
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, long term disability, life insurance, annual, sick and paid parental leave.
$24.04 Hourly
Durango, La Plata County, CO
Full Time
261112.2100.2159
Public Health
Community Health & Wellness
11/12/2026
11/29/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
The Public Health Specialist I is responsible for implementing public health promotion and disease prevention (or wellness) programs and activities that support community and population health. Operating within established program plans, guidance, and materials, this position works directly with the public and community partners to deliver health education and outreach activities, collect and maintain program data, and support public health initiatives across a variety of settings.
Duties may include implementation of public health promotion and disease prevention evidence-based programs within the assigned unit or program; implementation of activities using established programmatic plans and guidance; preparing and distributing approved educational and outreach materials; supporting community outreach events and presentations; conducting routine data collection and entry to support program monitoring and reporting; performing basic data analysis.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in meetings of the assigned unit/program including (if applicable): one-on-ones with supervisor, staff huddles, unit/program/division/funder meetings, department All Staff meetings, and other meetings and trainings as required or applicable.
May serve as a subject matter expert for assigned unit/program; participates in ongoing development of subject matter expertise for assigned unit/program.Represents the department; serves on committees; and presents on public health concerns, services, and programs at public meetings, community forums, and/or other related events.
Supports funding applications and ensures compliance with program guidelines, objectives, and contract deliverables and requirements by collecting documentation and supporting required reporting.
Coordinates health education activities including the preparation and distribution of approved materials, assistance with outreach and presentations, response to routine inquiries, and maintenance of program records.
Maintains awareness of relevant services in the region and provides resources, referrals and navigation to other public health programs and services, and to outside agencies as appropriate.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with La Plata County Public Health (LPCPHD) and other county department’s staff, representatives of other agencies and organizations, partners/stakeholders and members of the community.
Completes administrative tasks related to program needs (i.e. inventory, supply management, financial coding, record maintenance, meeting notes), including expense tracking, database use and maintaining sensitive and confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy and program confidentiality requirements.
Assists in developing and implementing behavioral health promotion and suicide prevention programs under the guidance of the Behavioral Health Supervisor or the division manager, ensuring programs consider community needs and barriers to accessing services.
Supports multi-sector partnerships and networks and provides technical assistance to members and partners for program evaluation and strategic planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
Minimum Qualifications Required
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would be:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, sanitary, or environmental science and one year of related experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic public health principles, health education practices, and community outreach methods relevant to the assigned program area.
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work activities to meet program goals and deadlines.
Basic project coordination principles used to support program implementation, outreach activities, and reporting requirements.
Quality assurance and documentation standards used to maintain program records and support reporting and evaluation activities.
Survey research and qualitative and quantitative data collection methods used in public health program activities.
Applicable public health laws, regulations, policies, and program guidelines relevant to the assigned program area.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other confidentiality requirements related to the protection of sensitive and protected information.
Basic principles of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Behavioral health promotion and primary prevention approaches.
Partnership and community engagement strategies.
Local mental health, treatment, recovery, and social service resources.
Skill in:
Coordinating multiple assignments and deadlines while prioritizing work activities and maintaining accuracy and organization.
Communicating clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats when responding to routine inquiries, preparing materials, and assisting with outreach and presentations.
Applying applicable program guidelines, laws, policies, and standards within established procedures and supervisory direction.
Maintaining organized program records, documentation, and databases with attention to detail and accuracy.
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Supporting outreach, health education, and community engagement activities through preparation and distribution of approved materials and coordination of logistics.
Assisting in implementing suicide prevention programs and trainings.
Supporting coordination of suicide responses and community plans.
Public health program evaluation.
Documenting program activities and monitoring outcomes.
Ability to:
Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Work independently within established guidance and collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Research and analyze program information, policies, and procedures to support reporting, program improvement, and documentation needs.
Communicate effectively and interact respectfully with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Provide appropriate, non-judgmental assistance and referrals to individuals seeking public health services and community resources.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with coworkers, partners, community organizations, and members of the public.
Maintain accurate and complete records and serve as a responsible steward of data, including sensitive and confidential information.
Support suicide prevention programs in a trauma-informed and participant-centered manner.
Work collaboratively under supervision to complete program objectives.
Follow established protocols for program implementation, reporting, and documentation.
Important Notices
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Application Fairness Act
In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Equal Employment Opportunity
La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to HRHelpDesk@lpcgov.org.
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, long term disability, life insurance, annual, sick and paid parental leave.
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Who's Hiring
- Nutanix11
- State of Washington8
- Department of Human Services6D
- JBS INTERNATIONAL3
- Lenovo2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Law & Legal Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public service specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, or a related field
- Experience with case management software or government intake systems
- Knowledge of federal, state, or local program eligibility rules and compliance standards
- Strong written communication skills for reports, correspondence, and documentation
- Ability to work directly with diverse or vulnerable populations in community settings
- Bilingual proficiency, especially Spanish, preferred for client-facing roles
Tips for Your Public Service Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program language
Public service job postings often use very specific program names and policy frameworks. Mirror that language exactly in your resume so automated screening systems flag your application as a match before a human ever reads it.
Highlight compliance and documentation skills
Employers in this field prioritize candidates who can manage regulatory paperwork, maintain accurate case files, and meet reporting deadlines. Call out any experience with case management systems, federal or state compliance requirements, or data entry audits explicitly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public service specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get a certification before you apply
Many agencies prefer or require certifications in areas like human services, social work support, or public administration. Earning a recognized credential before you apply, even a short course, signals you understand the accountability standards these roles demand.
Prepare scenario answers around difficult cases
Interviewers for public service roles almost always use behavioral questions centered on handling difficult clients, conflicting agency priorities, or limited resources. Prepare at least two detailed examples where you navigated a high-stakes service situation with a constrained budget or timeline.
Negotiate start dates around onboarding backlogs
Government and nonprofit hiring pipelines move slowly after an offer is extended. When negotiating your start date, build in extra time for background checks, security clearance processing, or required pre-employment training that agencies routinely schedule weeks out.
Public Service Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public service specialists?
The most active employers for public service specialists right now are Nutanix, State of Washington, and Department of Human Services, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. County and municipal agencies tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many public service specialist jobs are remote?
About 55% of public service specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Administrative, eligibility review, and benefits coordination roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions requiring direct client contact are almost always on-site.
How do you become a public service specialist?
Start by earning a degree in public administration, social work, human services, or a related field, then gain direct experience through internships or entry-level roles at a government agency or nonprofit. Build familiarity with case management systems and program eligibility processes. Many specialists also pursue a credential in human services or public administration to strengthen their applications for more specialized roles.
Can you get hired as a public service specialist with little experience?
Yes, many agencies hire entry-level public service specialists from related volunteer work, internships, or academic fieldwork placements even without formal paid experience. Highlight any client-facing or community work you've done, demonstrate knowledge of relevant programs or policies in your cover letter, and target county or municipal agencies that routinely recruit at the entry level and provide structured on-the-job training.
What does the public service specialist interview process look like?
Most agencies use a multi-stage process that begins with an application screening, followed by a structured panel interview with a fixed set of behavioral and situational questions scored against a rubric. Some positions require a written exercise or case review component. Final candidates often go through a background check and reference verification before receiving a formal offer, which can extend the overall timeline by several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to public service specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to public service specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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