Population Health / Community Health Specialist

Salary : $68,774.37 - $114,625.06 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-02099

Department : Health Department

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S24

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.

This position supports an expanding Population Health Section within the Division of Epidemiology and Population Health (DEPH). Established in 2018, the Population Health program has a primary focus on examining health and well-being at the population level, including underlying disparities across demographic and geographic groups; as well as a focus on understanding the mechanisms through which behavioral, structural, economic, social, and cultural factors interact in producing observed health related patterns over the life course. Key to the work of the Population Health program is the application of analytic information in the promotion and implementation of effective cross-sectoral strategies for optimizing health and well-being and reducing health inequities.

This position will support ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and analytic efforts designed to assess and inform local community initiatives, programs, and partnerships; with a primary focus on activities administered through the Division of Community Health Development.

Key capabilities for this position include :

• Knowledge and experience in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data associated with the evaluation of population trends, patterns, and disparities in health outcomes and determinants;
• Experience in the use of analytic and qualitative methods for the monitoring and evaluation of public health programs;
• Experience in the development of primary data collection strategies and tools for assessing public health program outcomes;
• The ability to effectively translate and present analytic findings to diverse audiences for informing program and policy development and quality improvement efforts;
• Proficiency in the utilization of software applications for data management, analysis, and visualization; and the
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizational and community partners.

The successful candidate will undertake the following key activities :

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in health education, human services, or a directly related field; plus one year of experience in communicable and / or chronic disease education, investigation or other types of health-related work involving considerable public contact.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements : Flexible work schedule will be required to work evening and / or weekend community meetings or events to and / or be on-call.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO / AA / TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

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Non-Merit Positions

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in communicable and / or chronic disease education, investigation or other types of health-related work involving considerable public contact?

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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

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How many years of experience do you have in public health data analysis, epidemiology, program monitoring and evaluation, or a related field?

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For how many years has your primary work focus been on public health program monitoring and evaluation?

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How many years of data management and quality assurance experience do you have?

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How many years of experience do you have working on multidisciplinary teams in assessing and addressing public health issues?

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Do you have experience engaging with multicultural populations and community organizations?

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