Public Health Program Representative

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield (MO) seeks a Public Health Program Representative in the Office of Community Health Strategy. The role improves performance, quality, and change management, collaborating across teams to support planning, communication, and problem-solving.

It designs data systems, oversees data collection and analysis, and creates visualizations for decision-making. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least two years in public health; a Master’s may substitute for

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of professional or technical experience in public health.
• A Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Some assignments may require supervisory experience.
• Some assignments may require significant data management and analysis work experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate organizational performance management, quality improvement, and change management efforts.
• Collaborate across teams to support strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving.
• Design and maintain data systems, oversee data collection and analysis, and develop clear visualizations and other tools that inform decision-making.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and reports that translate complex information into actionable insights.

Skills

Public health data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Master's Degree may substitute for 1 year of experience

Job description

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of? Public Health Program Representative? within the Office of Community Health Strategy. This position facilitates organizational performance management, quality improvement, and change management efforts to strengthen programs and processes. It collaborates across teams to support strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving. The role also designs and maintains data systems, oversees data collection and analysis, and develops clear visualizations and other tools that inform decision-making. It produces accurate technical documentation and reports that translate complex information into actionable insights.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Social Services, Health Services, Behavioral Sciences or a related area;

• Two years of professional or technical experience in public health;
• A Master's Degree in a discipline indicated above may be substituted for one year of the required experience;
• Some assignments may require previous supervisory experience;
• Some assignments may require significant data management and analysis work experience;
• Experience needs to be commensurate with the current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification

• None required.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.