Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County is seeking a Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. The role involves determining eligibility, collecting nutrition history, documenting certifications, and educating participants about WIC guidelines, promoting breastfeeding outreach, and making referrals.

The position emphasizes veterans’ preference and requires flexible scheduling, background checks, and a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care and health promotion programs.
• Experience in developing training materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly in reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to individuals, groups, and agencies.
• Develop target groups and training materials; set up and dismantle training equipment.
• Support health program administration and record-keeping.
• May conduct training sessions in presence of senior staff.
• Coordinate health promotion activities and campaigns.
• Review publications to stay updated on issues in chronic disease prevention.

Skills

Health care knowledge

Training materials development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

$5,144 – $7,025 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026

Exam # 26/50J01/09PH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for a full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I (CDPS I) in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. The CDPS I is responsible for determining program eligibility, completing and obtaining nutrition/food history, health and medical information from WIC applicants/participants. The CDPS I will maintain accurate WIC participant records, documenting certification information and nutrition education contacts, familiarizing potential and new participants with the WIC program guidelines, promoting breastfeeding to prenatal participants and making referrals to local breastfeeding support programs and resources.

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 Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

• Provide technical assistance to individuals and community groups and agencies.
• Assist in developing target groups, educational/training materials, setting up, and taking down training equipment, distributing training materials; maintaining, inventorying, and replenishing training materials as needed.
• Perform assigned administrative functions in support of health care program administration.
• May conduct training sessions in the presence of higher level Specialist.
• May assist in the development, coordination and follow-up of national and state health promotion activities, and informational campaigns.
• Review materials and publications to stay abreast of issues related to chronic disease prevention or health promotion and service programs.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
• Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.

Skill and Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contracted through the course of work including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Operate audio visual equipment.
• Work under limited supervision in field settings.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish

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:

• Completion of coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree in public/community health education, education, behavioral or life science, sociology, biology or psychology.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Summary Sheet. This information is not legally bound, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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 will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

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: 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 date of Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST) to [e-mail]

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 Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755-515 or [e-mail].