Program Coordinator-Public Health

Salary: $94,702.40 - $129,667.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26243705PHS
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Public Health Services
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Summary
The Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for:
Program Coordinator

(Public Health Services)
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of August 3, 2026.

Future Salary Increases

** June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

The Program Coordinator is a professional management level classification that provides administrative, analytical, planning, and management support for programs and projects where substantive administrative, policy and/or technical issues require specialized analysis, recommendation, and implementation. The current vacancies are in the Public Health Services (PHS) Department, HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Branch (HSHB) and PHS Administration; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.


HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Branch (HSHB)

The ideal candidate for HSHB has experience in public health program administration and prior supervisory experience including establishing work unit goals and objectives and supervising and monitoring the work performance of staff; experience with project management, strategic planning, grant management, and program evaluation; has strong political acumen and ability to work with internal and external partners; and has experience establishing processes and procedures for workflow and providing technical/subject matter expertise. A master's degree in public health is desirable.

Public Health Services Administration

The ideal candidate for the PHS Administration position will serve as the Workforce Director for the PHS department and will ensure PHS has a competent workforce that understands the basic public health principles that meet the Public Health Accreditation Board standards. The ideal candidate has experience in workforce development; experience in public health program administration and prior supervisory experience including establishing work unit goals and objectives and supervising and monitoring the work performance of staff; experience with project management, strategic planning, grant management, and program evaluation; has strong political acumen and ability to work with internal and external partners; and has experience establishing processes and procedures for workflow and providing technical/subject matter expertise. A master's degree in public health is desirable.
Please for a complete job description of Program Coordinator, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education/experience, working conditions, etc.
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Hiring and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins August 3, 2026. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, four (4) years of professional experience performing analysis, budget management, program administration, engineering, or closely related work in a program performing planning and analysis; OR a combination of education and/or experience as stated above.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.


The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process


Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner and include this experience in the work history section of the application. Note that if you are invited to the selection interview phase of this recruitment, you may be asked to provide additional detail on your work experience in order to verify your responses.

Do you understand this information?

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• No

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Please select from the following the one that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Note: Make sure the experience you are using to qualify is reflected in the employment history of your application in order to be considered.

Note: If using education to qualify you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts/diploma or foreign studies U.S. equivalency report with this application.

• I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, four (4) years of professional experience performing analysis, budget management, program administration, engineering, or closely related work in a program performing planning and analysis.
• I have a master's degree or PhD from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, three (3) years of professional experience performing analysis, budget management, program administration, engineering, or closely related work in a program performing planning and analysis.
• I have a combination of education and/or experience as listed above totaling eight (8) years.
• None of the above

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Do you have experience leading a team through organizational change or workforce development?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience. If you answered "No", please indicate "N/A".
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Do you have experience working with public health initiatives or programs?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience. If you answered "No", please indicate "N/A".
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Please select the areas in which you have experience. Select all that apply.


Please ensure this experience is included in the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application.

• Program Development, Management, and Evaluation
• Workforce Development
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Contract Management/Administration
• Development of departmental goals, objectives, needs assessments, or strategic plans
• Performance Management and business process re-engineering
• Project Management
• Community Engagement
• None of the above

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Do you have experience managing grants, contracts, and revenue agreements?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate which areas you have experience managing grants, contracts, and revenue agreements. Check all that apply.


Please ensure this experience is included in the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application.

• Developing statements of work and budgets
• Implementing program services
• Monitoring deliverables and corrective actions as needed
• Tracking claims and invoices
• Researching and writing reports to staff regarding your recommendations and/or findings
• None of the above

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Please indicate if you have experience working with other government agencies or jurisdictions. If you have this experience, select the option(s) where you have this experience.


Please ensure this experience is included in the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application.

• Local agency
• State agency
• Federal agency
• International agency
• None of the above

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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• County Social Media
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Job Fair/Career Event
• Other

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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" below.
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