Overview
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR II
Position # 790501
Salary Range: $93,187 – $147,284
Primary Purpose of Position: To plan, direct, and organize a multidisciplinary team of professionals and para-professionals providing public health services to individuals and groups within Pitt County. To plan, organize and direct the public health nursing programs at Pitt County Public Health Department assuring that the nursing activities are provided within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To continuously assess and monitor trends in Pitt County which impact Public Health and adjust programs or implement new programs to address needs identified through active participation on the Agency’s management team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge and skill in the administration and organization of Public Health programs; thorough knowledge of the principles of public health nursing and public health nursing supervision; thorough knowledge of the available and related public health resources and organizations in North Carolina, and current social and economic problems pertaining to public health; thorough knowledge of public health administration on the local level; thorough knowledge of educational methods and training techniques. Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others and to present comments and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and/or written form; ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to plan and execute work effectively and to deal tactfully with the public and with other health professionals.
Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s in Nursing and four years of Public Health nursing experience (including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity); or graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and five years of Public Health nursing experience (including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity); or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and four years of Public Health Nursing experience (including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity); or graduation from a school of professional nursing and six years of professional nursing experience five of which must have been in Public Health (including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity); or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
Posting Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 01/16/2026
About Pitt County Public Health Department
OUR COMMUNITY
Pitt County is located in the central portion of the Coastal Plan approximately 90 miles east of Raleigh NC with a population of 180,742. The City of Greenville, home to East Carolina University, is the county seat.
Pitt County’s mission is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner.
Our purpose is public service and we adhere to the following values:
· Encourage honesty and behavior that is consistent with our mission
· Recognize and promote competence, excellence, and open communication
· Support each other in working toward our goals
· Maintain an open government that is a good steward of public resources
· Support decision making that is deliberate, conscientious, and based on fact
Through our vision, we strive to be, “A Leader in the State, Best in the East”.
Please apply to join our diverse and talented team, dedicated to excellence in public service, making a difference in eastern North Carolina!
To apply and review other available employment opportunities visit the Pitt County Government website at: www.pittcountync.gov.
Pitt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
