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Public Health Educator / Adolescent

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$49,275.20–$69,139.20
SKILLS
Best Practices, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communication Skills, Community Health, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Health Education, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Quality Assurance, Service Delivery, Team Player, Technical Support, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vaccination, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Health Educator III

Opening Date: May 13, 2026

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Job Class Code: 4374

Grade: 23 (Professional & Technical)

Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year

Position Number: 02000-2649

Location: Augusta, ME

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

The Public Health Educator III position conducts Vaccines for Children (VFC) quality assurance visits, and evaluations of health care facilities and provider offices enrolled in the VFC and Adult program. In this position, you will disseminate compliance and best practice health information to provider office staff in compliance with federal and state VFC program guidelines. You will serve as the Adolescent Vaccine Coordinator for the Maine Immunization Program and assist with program operations.

You will also:
  • Conduct quality assurance site visits for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
  • Disseminate compliance and best practice health information; and providing technical assistance
  • Support implementation and compliance with state and federal immunization guidelines
  • Provide immunization education and recommendations for all age groups
  • Enroll and support providers that offer immunizations
  • Provide field education and customer service calls from the public and Providers regarding vaccines and immunizations.
  • Develop curriculum, provide training and education and provide technical assistance to Providers to ensure that storage, handling, and documentation of vaccines are in accordance with the Maine Immunization Program requirements.
  • Assist with completing the Cooperative Agreement reports as needed.
  • Attend annual conferences and health fairs
  • Host educational webinars and trainings
  • Other duties related to position as they arise.

Preferred candidates will also have:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of vaccine schedules
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
  • Experience in outreach and collaboration skills are essential

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years' experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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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 State's 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. This position will be located at the Augusta Office, and will require regular travel throughout assigned counties.

Application Information:

For questions about this position, please contact Amanda.Luciano@maine.gov

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

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"DirigoBBTECH_RESER

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