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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Health Program Administrator in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4551003 THE POSITION Would you like the opportunity to work with an organization that plays a key role in public health? The Department of Health is searching for a Public Health Program Administrator to join our team. This position, in the Bureau of Family Health, Division of Child and Adult Health Services, Lead Section, supports the supports the Division's mission of providing services to improve health outcomes and support vulnerable populations from birth to adulthood through the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing programs related to lead poisoning prevention and remediation. If this exciting opportunity matches your interests and skills, apply today and discover everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position serves as Project Officer for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) lead hazard control and Environmental Lead Investigation (ELI) grants. It oversees the provision of lead services using procurement policies and procedures.
Duties include promptly answering phone calls from the lead information line and responding to inquiries promptly. You administer the day-to-day operations of ARPA funding for lead hazard control and ELI grants. You monitor compliance with grant deliverables in accordance with grant requirements and work plans. Also, you provide technical support to grantees through in-person, telephone, or electronic communications; prepare grant agreements, work statements, requests for proposals, or requests for applications and amendments in accordance with the department's procurement guidelines and timelines; and prepare and review budgets, to assure fiscal accountability and accuracy of vendor invoices. In addition, you schedule monthly meetings, or more frequently as needed, with grantees to monitor progress and troubleshoot any problems that may arise and assists in administration and support of new and existing grants including lead hazard control and lead poisoning prevention grants.
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-hour work week Work hours are flexible between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with 30-minute or 60-minute lunch. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 you 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. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.