Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Specialist

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. Description 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 Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00 Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $80,593.00 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. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is 100% Federally Funded This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option   The Position Is Time-Limited, Lasting Up To 4 Years - Extension Subject To Funding 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. About the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): 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