Perinatal Equity Initiative Project Coordinator*

Job Description:

Perinatal Equity Initiative Project Coordinator*

Description

The Job

The Department of Public Health through the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI)is seeking a Project Coordinator* to plan, develop, direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the PEI which focuses on working to improve black infant birth outcomes and reducing infant mortality through culturally competent and affirming service delivery. Duties of the Project Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Manage the joint community advisory board.
• Ensure contract compliance for PEI subcontractors.
• Plan and develop health care implementation strategies to address:
  • Identified health needs
  • Access to care
  • Availability of services
  • Quality and cost- effectiveness of the health care delivery system for PEI clients
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Investigate, analyze, and monitor PEI health status indicators.
• Support efforts to effectively address the healthcare needs of the Black/African American priority population served by PEI.

*Official Title: Public Health Project Coordinator

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Project Coordinator job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the County and State may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for local transportation; travel throughout the State will be at the provision of the employer. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both the Education and Experience requirements listed below:

Experience:

Two ( 2) years of full-time equivalent project management experience in which the primary responsibility includes oversight and coordination of projects, defining project scope, and developing and meeting project timelines.

* Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement listed below.

Education:

Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university, in public, business or health administration; nursing; social work; epidemiology; health science; or a closely related field.

Completion of the Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program in the County of San Bernardino will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA management or executive track completed.

*Note: A list of completed college coursework must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one (1) of the fields of study listed above. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for more information.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competence and bring lived or professional experience that supports effective engagement with the communities served by this program and an understanding of their unique needs.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$77,979.20 - $107,473.60 Annually