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PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1 (REGIONAL TOBACCO COORDINATOR) - 05122026-77346

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time05/12/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time05/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)$5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually)$61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job TypeFull-Time
City, State LocationNashville, TN
DepartmentHealth


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications


Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible professional health program work including, at least, one year of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversite.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a business or health related field may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for one year of the required nonsupervisory experience.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Overview

The Public Health Program Dir 1 will lead and coordinate tobacco-prevention initiatives across our 12 counties in the region. This role includes developing community-focused tobacco-prevention strategies, supporting youth councils, and creating or identifying appropriate educational curricula. The position will also ensure that each county submits timely reports on its tobacco-prevention activities.

Responsibilities

The Program Director will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing opioid-abuse prevention curricula, for both youth and adults. As opioid overdoses continue to rise in our region, this role will be essential in shaping and guiding prevention efforts across all counties.

Competencies (KSA's)



Competencies:
  1. Manages Complexity
  2. Cultivates Innovation
  3. Plans and Aligns
  4. Communicates Effectively
  5. Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges:

  1. English Language
  2. Personnel and Human Resources
  3. Customer and Personal Service
  4. Administration and Management

Skills:

  1. Speaking
  2. Critical Thinking
  3. Judgment and Decision Making
  4. Programming
  5. Troubleshooting

Abilities:

  1. Deductive Reasoning
  2. Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

  1. Computer
  2. Phone
  3. Other Standard Office Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

  • A valid driver's license
  • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Date Posted
05/15/2026
Job Reference
77346
Organization
State of TN
Location
Nashville, TN
Category
Executive
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