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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Comprehensive Health Planner II

Opening Date: February 27, 2026

Closing Date: March 12, 2026

Job Class Code: 5050

Grade: 26 (04)

Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year

Position Number: 02000-3088

Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

You will serve as the coordinator for the Asthma Prevention and Control Program. You will be primarily responsible for coordinating asthma prevention activities in the following strategic focus areas:

• Expanding access to and delivery of asthma self-management education and home visits for asthma trigger reduction.

• Reducing smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

• Increasing use of guidelines-based medical management.

• Strengthening linkages and coordination of care across settings.

• Introducing best practices and environmental policies to reduce asthma triggers from indoor, outdoor, and occupational sources.

You will also act as a liaison between the Asthma Prevention and Control Program and the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, ensuring activities are coordinated and supported between programs.

Additionally, you will:

• Work as part of a team to execute asthma prevention strategies, inclusive of work plan activities funded by the U.S. CDC Advancing Health Equity in Asthma Control through EXHALE Strategies cooperative agreement.

• Participate in work plan development, coordinate the implementation of planned activities, and oversee related contracts.

• Oversee development and dissemination of communication materials related to asthma prevention.

• Lead workgroup efforts to promote healthy homes by addressing household environmental health risks.

• Coordinate and facilitate partner meetings focused on the planning and implementation of the indoor air quality monitoring pilot project.

• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and other Maine CDC programs to implement a comprehensive approach to asthma prevention.

• Initiate and sustain partnerships with organizations that support program goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Knowledge and experience with chronic disease prevention, management, and/or coordination of chronic disease programs.

• Experience developing health communication materials.

• The ability to understand and act upon surveillance and evaluation data to improve program operations.

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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.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Leigh Riley, Asthma Program Manager, at (207) 287-4083.

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—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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