Public Health Planner

Public Health Planner

Salary

$57,723.91 Annually

Location

Government Services Center - Westtown, PA

Job Type

Full Time, Non Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

04588

Department

Public Health

Division

Population Health

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Weekly Hours

40

Shift

8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri

• Description
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Summary

The Public Health Planner position supports the Departments community health assessment work and community health improvement initiatives. This includes analyzing and interpreting community health data, translating findings into clear narratives for diverse audiences, and sharing data findings and their implications for community health improvement to the public and community partners through written reports and presentations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and analytical thinker who is passionate about improving health outcomes at the community level. A bachelors degree in public health or a related field is required; a masters degree and prior public health experience are preferred.

This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies. Following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees:

"Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Department of Health Command Center, deployment to a field location to participate in public health activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency. If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks."

Essential Duties

• Collect, analyze, and interpret community health data from multiple sources; translate findings into clear, compelling narratives for public, partner, and policy audiences.
• Support the development and presentation of community health assessments and other data reports.
• Research and identify potential plans/policies for public health improvement opportunities in Chester County.
• Participate in the department's design, implementation, and evaluation of community health improvement strategies with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Write and present public-facing health information, including fact sheets, reports, and presentations, tailored to diverse audiences including community members and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners /stakeholders to understand needs, resource limitations and build consensus to achieve goals.
• Participate in local, state, and national meetings, as needed, to meet the goals of the program.
• Serve as the coordinator for the Chester County Child Death Review (CDR) Team, including scheduling and facilitating case review meetings, maintaining confidential records, preparing annual reports, and liaising with state CDR leadership.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or trade school diploma, with coursework in, public health, health education, public policy, biological science, or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One to two years of public health experience.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and narrate public health data for various audiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prepare and maintain written and data reports/plans.

• Accuracy and detailed oriented in data and written tasks.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Customer service experience.

• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• ·Strong professional ethics.

• Ability to follow protocol, procedures, guidelines.

• Able to carry out written or verbal instructions.

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to establish priorities.

• Flexibility.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health or related discipline.
• Experience with community health assessments (CHA) or community health improvement plans (CHIP).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Two to four years public health experience.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment per County policy.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Advanced Word skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Intermediate PowerPoint skills
• Intermediate Outlook skills
• Intermediate web browsing skills

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, lift, or carry items, drive a vehicle during working hours, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand; reach or work with arms above shoulders; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch, or squat; climb stairs; push items; work with machinery; and work with an uncommon level of noise. On rare occasions, the employee will need to crawl.

The special vision requirements for this position are:

• Close vision

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other:

• Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.
• Confidentiality is crucial to this position.
• This position requires professionalism.

The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our Benefits here.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• No formal Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)

02

Do you have a bachelors degree in environmental science, environmental health, biological sciences, public health, or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of public health setting experience do you have?

• None
• less than 1
• 1+
• 2+
• 3+
• 4+
• 5+
• 6+
• 7+
• 8+
• 9+

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Employer County of Chester

Address 313 W Market St

Suite 4302

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380

Phone 610-344-6000

Website https://www.chesco.org/