Public Health Program Administrator

Are you passionate about improving public health, protecting individuals from harm, and promoting equal access to high-quality health care? By joining our team as a Public Health Program Administrator, you will be supporting the Department of Health's mission to promote healthy behaviors, prevent diseases and injuries, and provide safe and quality health care to all Pennsylvania residents. Do not hesitate, apply now and become a valuable member of our team, dedicated to creating a positive impact in our community!

The main focus of this position is to support the Department of Health's mission of promoting healthy behaviors and preventing injury and disease. This is achieved through assisting with the statewide implementation and evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Tobacco Compliance Check Inspection Program, as well as overseeing the annual Synar survey. You will be responsible for preparing a list of Synar contacts and working with each to facilitate the transfer of information needed for the survey from the Bureau of Health Informatics. You will also track the completion of the survey to ensure it is completed by the due date. Other responsibilities involve implementing tasks required by the FDA for Pennsylvania to meet deliverables of its contract, including work statement development, and monitoring and completion of reports. In this role, you will ensure all officers are commissioned and trained before conducting undercover buy and advertising and labeling compliance checks. In addition, you will be expected to travel to conduct in-person evaluations of commissioned officers to assess performance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time with a requirement to report to the office a minimum of one day per month (currently the third Tuesday of every month). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (commonwealth title); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.