County of Monterey
CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION COORDINATOR
County of Monterey, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
Invites your interest for the position of
Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator
$6,639 - $9,068 Monthly
Final Filing Date: January 25, 2026
Exam #: 25/50J21/12MC
SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.
The County of Monterey Health Department- Administration, Behavioral Health, and Public Health Bureaus are hiring full‑time positions for Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator (CDPC).
Administration The Administration Bureau, Population Health Team primarily focuses on implementation of the Health Department’s Strategic Plan, aligning and monitoring the department's performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements, and tracking quality improvement (QI) efforts across the Department. The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work on the Department’s public health accreditation activities, including updates and tracking progress on the Health Department Strategic Plan, the Community Health Improvement Plan, and the Community Health Needs Assessment. In addition, they will support documentation and communication efforts for national public health accreditation processes. The CDPC will also play a key role in coordinating Department‑wide QI efforts including coordinating staff QI trainings and developing tracking methods for QI projects across Bureaus.
Behavioral Health The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating opioid settlement–funded (OSF) and other substance use recovery initiatives within Monterey County Behavioral Health’s Quality Division under the supervision of the Alcohol and Other Drug Administrator. This position will play a key leadership role in advancing strategies that promote community wellness, recovery, and equitable access to substance use services.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the activities, work plans, and deliverables of prevention programs funded through OSF and providing direction, technical guidance, and support to internal staff and external partners to ensure effective project implementation. This position will also facilitate community listening sessions, coalition meetings, and outreach events to inform, engage, and gather feedback from community members, including individuals with lived experience with substance use. The CDPC will also track and monitor program budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with opioid settlement fund and OSF grant requirements and assist in budget development, audit preparation, and reimbursement documentation while supporting contract monitoring and reporting. An ideal candidate would have experience in community‑based health promotion, substance use recovery or harm reduction initiatives and is familiar with grant compliance, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
Public Health The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work for the Public Health Bureau, within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program located at 632 E. Alisal Street in Salinas. The WIC Program is a nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps pregnant, postpartum women, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. The program’s mission is to improve health during critical times of growth and development.
This position is a lead program coordinator and will serve as the Regional Breastfeeding Liaison in the WIC program providing training and guidance to the community. The CDPC will promote and support nutrition and breastfeeding and must have a degree in Nutrition or related field. The ideal candidate will be certified as an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This position may be assigned to work in multiple locations (including, but not limited to, Salinas, Seaside, Soledad, and King City). To meet the needs of our community, all WIC staff are required to work until 6:00 p.m. twice per week and conclude their workday at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Occasional weekend assignments may be required to support community outreach events. WIC delivers in‑person services and a telework schedule is not available for this position. The CDPC position reports to the Public Health Program Manager. The CDPC position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate breastfeeding and nutrition trainings to hospitals, health‑care providers and clinic staff on WIC’s breastfeeding services and ensure consistent breastfeeding messages and resources are available to the eligible participants.
Guide and provide technical assistance and breastfeeding expertise to the breastfeeding Peer Counselor’s and WIC Nutrition Assistants (WNA) in a timely manner.
Coordinate and ensure the provision of breastfeeding counseling services for high‑risk participants.
Assist Registered Dietitian with processing therapeutic formula prescription documentation and coordinating high‑risk appointments.
Assist worksites, clinics, childcare sites, schools and businesses in the community with lactation accommodation regulations—providing trainings, guidelines and resources.
Assist with monthly breastfeeding meetings, provide state‑approved breastfeeding trainings and in‑service trainings related to breastfeeding.
Facilitate the breastfeeding task force and participate in coalitions and community workgroups to serve as a nutrition and breastfeeding expert to help support and guide policy.
Establish and maintain community partnerships to increase awareness and improve communication to promote a breastfeeding friendly culture in the community.
Assist with breastfeeding reports, database and inventory related to breastfeeding (including breast pump inventory; work may include cleaning of breast pumps).
Conditions of Employment Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Education
Completion of all coursework for a four‑year degree in public or business administration, public health, social work, health education, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, or a related health field.
Experience
Two years’ experience which substantially demonstrates working knowledge of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.
Conditions of Employment
Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.
NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I‑9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you may not be eligible for the benefits listed above.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply Online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
or
Hard‑copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-4749 Fax: (831) 796-8530
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre‑examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered; resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence are not accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active‑duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline at 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 25, 2026 to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Michelle Cazola, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755-4502 or cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov.
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Invites your interest for the position of
Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator
$6,639 - $9,068 Monthly
Final Filing Date: January 25, 2026
Exam #: 25/50J21/12MC
SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.
The County of Monterey Health Department- Administration, Behavioral Health, and Public Health Bureaus are hiring full‑time positions for Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator (CDPC).
Administration The Administration Bureau, Population Health Team primarily focuses on implementation of the Health Department’s Strategic Plan, aligning and monitoring the department's performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements, and tracking quality improvement (QI) efforts across the Department. The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work on the Department’s public health accreditation activities, including updates and tracking progress on the Health Department Strategic Plan, the Community Health Improvement Plan, and the Community Health Needs Assessment. In addition, they will support documentation and communication efforts for national public health accreditation processes. The CDPC will also play a key role in coordinating Department‑wide QI efforts including coordinating staff QI trainings and developing tracking methods for QI projects across Bureaus.
Behavioral Health The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating opioid settlement–funded (OSF) and other substance use recovery initiatives within Monterey County Behavioral Health’s Quality Division under the supervision of the Alcohol and Other Drug Administrator. This position will play a key leadership role in advancing strategies that promote community wellness, recovery, and equitable access to substance use services.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the activities, work plans, and deliverables of prevention programs funded through OSF and providing direction, technical guidance, and support to internal staff and external partners to ensure effective project implementation. This position will also facilitate community listening sessions, coalition meetings, and outreach events to inform, engage, and gather feedback from community members, including individuals with lived experience with substance use. The CDPC will also track and monitor program budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with opioid settlement fund and OSF grant requirements and assist in budget development, audit preparation, and reimbursement documentation while supporting contract monitoring and reporting. An ideal candidate would have experience in community‑based health promotion, substance use recovery or harm reduction initiatives and is familiar with grant compliance, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
Public Health The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will work for the Public Health Bureau, within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program located at 632 E. Alisal Street in Salinas. The WIC Program is a nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps pregnant, postpartum women, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. The program’s mission is to improve health during critical times of growth and development.
This position is a lead program coordinator and will serve as the Regional Breastfeeding Liaison in the WIC program providing training and guidance to the community. The CDPC will promote and support nutrition and breastfeeding and must have a degree in Nutrition or related field. The ideal candidate will be certified as an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This position may be assigned to work in multiple locations (including, but not limited to, Salinas, Seaside, Soledad, and King City). To meet the needs of our community, all WIC staff are required to work until 6:00 p.m. twice per week and conclude their workday at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Occasional weekend assignments may be required to support community outreach events. WIC delivers in‑person services and a telework schedule is not available for this position. The CDPC position reports to the Public Health Program Manager. The CDPC position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate breastfeeding and nutrition trainings to hospitals, health‑care providers and clinic staff on WIC’s breastfeeding services and ensure consistent breastfeeding messages and resources are available to the eligible participants.
Guide and provide technical assistance and breastfeeding expertise to the breastfeeding Peer Counselor’s and WIC Nutrition Assistants (WNA) in a timely manner.
Coordinate and ensure the provision of breastfeeding counseling services for high‑risk participants.
Assist Registered Dietitian with processing therapeutic formula prescription documentation and coordinating high‑risk appointments.
Assist worksites, clinics, childcare sites, schools and businesses in the community with lactation accommodation regulations—providing trainings, guidelines and resources.
Assist with monthly breastfeeding meetings, provide state‑approved breastfeeding trainings and in‑service trainings related to breastfeeding.
Facilitate the breastfeeding task force and participate in coalitions and community workgroups to serve as a nutrition and breastfeeding expert to help support and guide policy.
Establish and maintain community partnerships to increase awareness and improve communication to promote a breastfeeding friendly culture in the community.
Assist with breastfeeding reports, database and inventory related to breastfeeding (including breast pump inventory; work may include cleaning of breast pumps).
Conditions of Employment Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Education
Completion of all coursework for a four‑year degree in public or business administration, public health, social work, health education, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, or a related health field.
Experience
Two years’ experience which substantially demonstrates working knowledge of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.
Conditions of Employment
Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.
NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I‑9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you may not be eligible for the benefits listed above.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply Online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
or
Hard‑copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-4749 Fax: (831) 796-8530
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre‑examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered; resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence are not accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active‑duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline at 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 25, 2026 to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Michelle Cazola, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755-4502 or cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov.
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