Public Health Liaison – Midcoast Public Health District

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator II

Opening Date:February 11 2026

Closing Date:February 25 2026

Job Class Code:CA30

Grade:30 (47)

Salary:$71843.20 - $101587.20 per year

Position Number:02000-3297

Location:This is a full-time position located in Rockland ME. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The Maine CDC Office of Readiness and Response is looking for a dynamic community focused person to join the District Public Health team as a District Public this role you will be a trusted connector between the Maine CDC and local communities helping public health partners across the Midcoast district.

In this role you will be focused on supporting the district public health infrastructure. You will work directly with local health officers and district partners to address public health needs coordinate essential public health services and support emergency preparedness and response efforts. You will convene the Midcoast Healthcare Coalition and serve Lincoln Knox Sagadahoc and Waldo counties.

District Public Health Liaisons provide leadership in advancing implementation of key Maine CDC and DHHS initiatives and public health strategies. Major responsibilities cover the primary focus areas of district public health and emergency preparedness and response. Working closely with the district Maine CDC public health unit the Liaison partners with local stakeholders to improve public health outcomes across the Midcoast this role you will exercise independent judgment on significant matters related to Maine CDC operations programs and public health priorities.

You will also:

As a District Public Health Liaison and member of the District Public Health Team your core responsibilities will include:

Providing Maine CDC representation and coordination at the district level

Supporting district public health infrastructure under Title 22 MRS Section 412; through provision of technical assistance to municipal county and district public health entities

Coordinating public health emergency preparedness activities at the state district and county level under direction of the Director or Deputy Director of the Office of Readiness and Response

Convening and coordinating the Midcoast chapter of the Maine Healthcare Coalition

Convening and coordinating the Midcoast District Coordinating Council for Public Health

Assisting district stakeholders in planning for and addressing public health improvement needs

Providing oversight into Maine CDC contracted district services as designated

Providing technical assistance and training to LHOs (local health officers) as appropriate within the assigned public health district

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group

Compiling and summarizing information and data from multiple sources

Implementing and/or coordinating Maine DHHS/CDC policy and initiatives as directed.

A District Public Health Liaison is an integral part of Maine CDCs public health preparedness response and must be flexible and available during a local or state public health emergency.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in health or public health or a related field and six (6) years professional experience to include three (3) years at a leadership or management level.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The position requires frequent travel within the district and some statewide; the successful candidate must hold a State of Maine Class C Drivers License or equivalent.

Preferred candidates will also have:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exercise independent judgment on important matters related to Maine CDCs operations programming and public health issues.

Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups and internal/external partners.

Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

Ability to read and comprehend statute rules codes ordinances etc.

Experience or training in emergency preparedness activities

Ability to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Experience or knowledge regarding Maines local county and State governmental structures and operations

Experience or training in conflict resolution

Experience or knowledge regarding Maines Public Health System

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact James Markiewicz Director Maine CDC Office of Readiness and Response

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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