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PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1 (REGIONAL TOBACCO COORDINATOR) - 05122026-77346

State of Tennessee

$5,100.00 - $7,646.00 / month

United States, Tennessee, Nashville

1616 Church Street (Show on map)

May 12, 2026

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time	05/12/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time	05/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)	$5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually)	$61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type	Full-Time
City, State Location	Nashville, TN
Department	Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible professional health program work including, at least, one year of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversite.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a business or health related field may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for one year of the required nonsupervisory experience.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Overview

The Public Health Program Dir 1 will lead and coordinate tobacco-prevention initiatives across our 12 counties in the region. This role includes developing community-focused tobacco-prevention strategies, supporting youth councils, and creating or identifying appropriate educational curricula. The position will also ensure that each county submits timely reports on its tobacco-prevention activities.

Responsibilities

The Program Director will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing opioid-abuse prevention curricula, for both youth and adults. As opioid overdoses continue to rise in our region, this role will be essential in shaping and guiding prevention efforts across all counties.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Manages Complexity
Cultivates Innovation
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges:

English Language
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management

Skills:

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Programming
Troubleshooting

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

Computer
Phone
Other Standard Office Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.