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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Planning Coordinator, (Planner IV) grade G27 position, in the Office of Assessment and Planning Division.
About the Position
This is a senior-level professional and administrative position that will support agency planning efforts. The incumbent performs a variety of detail-oriented tasks and planning activities that require high levels of organization and critical thinking. Specific responsibilities include supporting the agency strategic planning process, leading agency quality improvement efforts, supporting the completion and implementation of an action plan for the State AHEAD model, and providing recommendations to align department efforts with various agency, County, and State plans. Work assignments performed with some level of independent judgement and initiative, within the scope set by the Office of Assessment and Planning and in alignment with agency goals. Work is performed under general supervision from the office of assessment and planning, and performance is evaluated in terms of its overall progress toward agency goals. This position can largely be performed remotely (per incumbent eligibility).About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.