Program Coordinator I (Durham County) -- Temporary

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 

This temporary position is located at 65 Moore Drive Durham, NC 27713- Wake County, with Department of Health and Human Services PH - Chronic Disease & Injury.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Job duties include, but may not be limited to:

The primary responsibility of the Motor Vehicle Traffic (MVT) Project Coordinator is to coordinate the branch’s projects on preventing MVT injuries, provide representation and guidance on any statewide coalitions or workgroups relating to MVT injuries, and engage local public health professionals to work in the MVT topic area.  

Assist with building partnerships statewide between public health professionals and motor vehicle entities, provide representation and guidance in statewide coalitions and workgroups for preventing MVT injuries, develop and disseminate assessment materials of various kinds, provide basic evaluation of needs among local health departments, coordinate dissemination of data and surveillance products, work across DPH branches to identify shared public health concerns, and other related public health administrative duties.

Desired skills include knowledge of motor vehicle traffic injuries, knowledge of coalition building, competency with the suite of Microsoft Office products, and good written and verbal communications skills

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Max Austin Jacobson

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]