Community Health Systems Developer

Umatilla School District; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Umatilla County Public Health in Pendleton is seeking a Community Health Systems Developer to advance overdose prevention through data collection, education, and partnerships with local organizations.

You will coordinate education and training, support health initiatives, and analyze information to guide program priorities and evaluate progress. The role may involve after-hours events and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in public health, public administration, natural sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience applying public health principles to identify community needs, plan and implement activities, and assess results.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Complete workplan activities and reporting processes for assigned programs including Overdose Prevention & Response (EE).
• Support UCo Health and Community Health Team objectives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Community Health team members, UCo Health staff, community partners, and key stakeholders.
• Participate in networks and coalitions such as Regional Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Coordinator meetings and Safe Communities Coalition.
• Coordinate naloxone and substance use education training and event logistics.
• Assist with grant applications and acquisition of funds for approved proposals.
• Submit written plans timely and in conformance with authorizing agency requirements; prepare minutes, agendas, memos, and reports.
• Assist outreach to hard-to-reach populations to inform health planning and cultural competency.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in public health or related field

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

SALARY: $5,496.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits

CLOSING: November 9, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

General Description Of Position

The Community Health Systems Developer works alongside local organizations and statewide partners to advance meaningful, lasting improvements in overdose prevention. Through ongoing data collection and analysis, community outreach, education, and partnership development, this position helps identify local needs and implement practical, sustainable solutions to prevent overdose and improve access to public health resources. The developer collaborates with first responders, healthcare agencies, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to support local policy, systems, and environmental changes that promote healthier and safer communities. Responsibilities include coordinating overdose prevention education and response activities, supporting community health initiatives, and gathering and analyzing information to guide program priorities and evaluate progress. Program activities may evolve in response to emerging community needs, the Umatilla County Community Health Improvement Plan, and applicable priorities established in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority and other funding partners. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful community partnerships, contribute to local public health solutions, and support lasting improvements in health and well-being.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

The Community Health Systems Developer is a member of the Community Health Team. This position works under the direct supervision and assignment of the Community Health Supervisor. Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of this position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES OF POSITION

• Complete workplan activities and reporting processes for assigned programs including but not limited to Overdose Prevention & Response (EE)
• Work to support UCo Health and Community Health Team objectives. (EE)
• Develop and maintain collaborative professional relationships with Community Health team members, UCo Health staff, community partners, and key stakeholders (EE)
• Participate as an active member in applicable networks and coalitions, such as Regional Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Coordinator meetings, Behavioral Health Advisory Council, and Safe Communities Coalition (EE)
• Coordinate naloxone and substance use education training and event logistics (EE)
• Assist with grant applications and the acquisition of funds for approved project proposals. (EE)
• Submit written plans in a timely manner and in conformance with any authorizing agency requirements; prepare minutes, agendas, memos, correspondence and narrative reports as may be required. (EE)
• Assist in outreach to hard-to-reach populations to obtain input for health planning activities and in increasing the UCo Health's level of cultural competency as an organization (EE)
• Collect and analyze data to proactively determine community needs to support the health of the community and to promote public health programs. (EE)
• Gather and analyze data, maintain accurate records, and prepare clear, concise reports. (EE)
• Participate in occasional after hours or weekend events as needed to include health fairs, community clinics, and public health emergencies. (EE)

Other Duties Of Position

• Actively promote the mission of the department and advancement of the strategic plan. (EE)
• Refer community members to other community services and linking to health resources as needed. (EE)
• Accreditation duties: actively participate as an accreditation team member, maintain a basic knowledge of Quality Improvement (QI) based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model, and actively serve on QI teams and/or identify processes for improvement, as assigned. (EE)
• Utilize media to enhance resources for community projects. (EE)
• Investigate disease reports in an attempt to control and reduce outbreaks and potential outbreaks. (EE)
• Consult with health providers in the community as needed for the purposes of infection prevention. (EE)
• Proactively provide resources to the community when a public health or community emergency is occurring to prevent disease from occurring. (EE)
• Other duties as may be assigned. (EE)

Requirements For Position

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in public health, public administration, natural sciences, or related field from an accredited program; OR any combination of education and experience related to public health practice, community health, engaging community partnerships, cultivating relationships across diverse communities or other relevant fields as determined by the hiring authority may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience applying public health or community health principles to identify community needs, plan and implement activities, and assess results. Relevant experience may include community data collection and analysis; identifying health priorities and barriers to services; planning and implementing health promotion, prevention, or outreach activities; evaluating program activities or outcomes; and building and coordinating partnerships with community-based organizations, first responders, healthcare agencies, tribal partners, and/or people with lived experience.
• Ability to be intuitive, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid Oregon driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen for this safety sensitive position.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualification

• Graduate degree in public health or a related field from an accredited program
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience engaging stakeholders and presenting to decision makers
• Experience with grant-funded programs, community health assessment, program evaluation, or overdose prevention initiatives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, bend, talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, including word processing, data base, Internet, and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and postage machine.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment; the employee rarely works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER