Public Health Liaison – Midcoast Public Health District

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator II

Opening Date: February 11, 2026

Closing Date: February 25, 2026 

Job Class Code: CA30

Grade: 30 (47)

Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20 per year  

Position Number: 02000-3297

Location: This is a full-time position located in Rockland, ME. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The Maine CDC Office of Readiness and Response is looking for a dynamic, community focused person to join the District Public Health team, as a District Public Liaison. In this role, you will be a trusted connector between the Maine CDC and local communities, helping public health partners across the Midcoast district.

In this role, you will be focused on supporting the district public health infrastructure.   You will work directly with local health officers and district partners to address public health needs, coordinate essential public health services, and support emergency preparedness and response efforts.  You will convene the Midcoast Healthcare Coalition and serve Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties.

District Public Health Liaisons provide leadership in advancing implementation of key Maine CDC and DHHS initiatives and public health strategies.  Major responsibilities cover the primary focus areas of district public health and emergency preparedness and response.  Working closely with the district Maine CDC public health unit, the Liaison partners with local stakeholders to improve public health outcomes across the Midcoast District. In this role, you will exercise independent judgment on significant matters related to Maine CDC operations, programs, and public health priorities.

You will also:

As a District Public Health Liaison and member of the District Public Health Team, your core responsibilities will include:

        Providing Maine CDC representation and coordination at the district level Supporting district public health infrastructure under Title 22 MRS Section 412; through provision of technical assistance to municipal, county, and district public health entities

        Coordinating public health emergency preparedness activities at the state, district, and county level under direction of the Director or Deputy Director of the Office of Readiness and ResponseConvening and coordinating the Midcoast chapter of the Maine Healthcare Coalition

        Convening and coordinating the Midcoast District Coordinating Council for Public HealthAssisting district stakeholders in planning for and addressing public health improvement needs

        Providing oversight into Maine CDC contracted district services as designatedProviding technical assistance and training to LHOs (local health officers) as appropriate within the assigned public health district

        Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse groupCompiling and summarizing information and data from multiple sources

        Implementing and/or coordinating Maine DHHS/CDC policy and initiatives as directed.

A District Public Health Liaison is an integral part of Maine CDC’s public health preparedness response and must be flexible and available during a local or state public health emergency.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in health or public health or a related field and six (6) years professional experience to include three (3) years at a leadership or management level.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The position requires frequent travel within the district and some statewide; the successful candidate must hold a State of Maine Class C Driver’s License, or equivalent.

Preferred candidates will also have:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

        Exercise independent judgment on important matters related to Maine CDC’s operations, programming, and public health issues. Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups and internal/external partners.

        Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to read and comprehend statute, rules, codes, ordinances, etc. 

        Experience or training in emergency preparedness activitiesAbility to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

        Experience or knowledge regarding Maine’s local, county and State governmental structures and operationsExperience or training in conflict resolutionExperience or knowledge regarding Maine’s Public Health System

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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 James Markiewicz, Director Maine CDC Office of Readiness and Response James.Markiewicz@Maine.gov

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 18.91% 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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