Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Program Analyst I (NS)
Position Number
60048244
Grade
NC17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
of Work
The Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Specialist serves as a subject matter expert supporting the statewide Rural Health Transformation Program by providing training, technical assistance, and guidance on evidence‑based physical activity and healthy food access strategies. The position administers program activities through independent consultation, data interpretation, and analysis of trends related to physical activity and healthy eating outcomes.
Work includes guiding regional Hubs in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies that increase access to physical activity and healthy foods, while supporting data collection, surveillance, and reporting requirements. This role requires substantial program management knowledge and consistent interaction with internal and external stakeholders. The position operates within a statewide public health environment that emphasizes evidence‑based practice, program coordination, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Key Duties Include:
– Provide training and technical assistance to regional ROOTS Hubs implementing physical activity access, integration goals, and Food is Medicine strategies.
– Guide Hubs in planning and executing evidence‑based physical activity and healthy food access interventions.
– Support Hubs in conducting risk‑factor gap assessments to inform planning and intervention priorities.
– Engage healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams in strategies that promote increased physical activity and healthy eating.
– Collect, analyze, and interpret data associated with physical activity and healthy eating outcomes.
– Support surveillance and monitoring of physical activity and healthy food access metrics for statewide reporting needs.
– Consult with program partners to interpret trends, research findings, and emerging evidence related to physical activity and healthy food access.
– Provide guidance on programmatic requirements, goals, and elective strategies under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
– Communicate program updates, technical guidance, and analytic findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
– Coordinate program activities of moderate complexity while serving as a technical resource across specialized chronic disease domains.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Expertise applying public and community health principles to program planning, including measurable experience supporting physical activity and healthy food access initiatives.
Demonstrates advanced skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting program data to inform decisions, monitor outcomes, and guide improvements in chronic disease–related interventions.
Possesses experience in providing training and technical assistance to community stakeholders, including experience delivering guidance on evidence‑based physical activity and healthy eating strategies.
Demonstrates proficiency in communicating program requirements, technical information, and analytic findings clearly to diverse internal and external partners.
Advanced capability in leading community‑based initiatives that promote healthy eating and physical activity, including measurable experience guiding implementation across regional program hubs.
About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About the Chronic Disease and Injury Section (CDI):
The N.C. Division of Public Health's Chronic Disease and Injury Section, along with local health departments and other community partners, works to reduce death and disabilities through education, policy change and various services. Our goal is to help all North Carolinians develop healthy and safe communities and health systems to prevent and control chronic diseases and to eliminate health inequities.
NC Rural Health Transformation Program is a statewide program led by NCDHHS to transform rural health care delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure sustainable access to care for nearly 3 million rural North Carolinians. The program is funded over five years by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The main goals of the program are to:
Catalyze innovative health care models for rural communities by changing the way providers work together to care for patients in rural NC.
Transform the rural care experience, building community-based clinical, behavioral, and social supports close to home.
Create a sustainable rural health delivery system through underlying systems changes in rural workforce pipelines and care team models, and rural provider financial models.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.govResumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Dreisa Yvonne Johnson
Email:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
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