Government and Academic Relations and Workforce Planning Associate

Government and Academic Relations and Workforce Planning Associate

Salary

$92,311.00 Annually

Location

2500 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA08884

Division

Health

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a Public Health Administrator 2 to serve as a Governmental and Academic Relations and Workforce Planning Associate.

This role is responsible for ensuring MPHD maintains strong relationships with the Metro Council, the Mayor's Office legislative affairs team and other key policy stakeholders. The role will also act as liaison to policymakers, assist in tracking legislative activity as well as completing internal policy and administrative work. The Associate will play a key role in workforce alignment and development including the implementation of the workforce development plan, providing support for Academic Health Department efforts, internship management and building relationships with academic institutions, and participating in public health.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

• Track municipal ordinances, resolutions, budget actions and regulatory proposals.
• Prepare timely summaries and alerts on relevant legislative activity.
• Build relationships with Metro Councilmembers and other elected officials, educate legislators on the work of MPHD and keep abreast of public health legislative priorities in the Metro Council and the TN state legislature.
• Attend Metro Council meetings and relevant committee hearings.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to inquiries from elected officials .
• Develop partnerships and maintain relationships with Nashville academic institutions, establish and maintain MOUs and compliance.
• Develop opportunities for training, professional development and capacity building with academic institutions.
• Work with MPHD Bureaus and developing practicum and internship opportunities at MPHD for students of public health and other relevant fields of study.
• Lead implementation of MPHD's workforce development plan, focusing on ensuring staff training and development of public health competencies.
• Work with MPHD bureaus in assessing needs and developing professional development opportunities.
• Ensure tracking of plan progress in meeting the needs of MPHD staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited (4) four-year college or university and three (3) years of responsibility, full-time employment in public health administration, public health sanitation, public health nursing, public health education, business administration or another appropriate field

OR

Graduation from an accredited Masters degree program in the public health or administrative field.

Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate-level degree in public health, administration, or policy.
• Experience in public policy analysis.
• Experience in municipal government.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with elected officials, academic institutions and public health leaders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

02

How many years of full-time employment in public health administration, public health sanitation, public health nursing, public health education, business administration or another appropriate field do you have ?

• Less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

03

Do you have a Masters degree program in the public health or administrative field ?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience in public policy analysis do you have ?

• None
• More than 6 months
• 1 - 2 Years

05

How many years of working experience in municipal government do you have?

• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months
• 1 - 2 Years

06

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities