Public Health Program Administrator

Are you a critical thinker with a passion for protecting the public? The Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Division of Planning and Operations, Community Preparedness Planning and Response section is on the lookout for a Public Health Program Administrator. This position supports the organization's mission of leading the commonwealth in preventing, responding to, and reducing the public health and medical consequences of emergencies and disasters. If this sounds like an opportunity that fits your career goals, apply today and help us keep Pennsylvanians safe and prepared!

As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the Bureau's logistics plan (Annex G), the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive Plan (Annex R), the Community Reception Center plan for radiological and nuclear responses, and the receive, stage, and store (RSS) components of Pennsylvania's Mass Distribution of Medical Countermeasures and the Strategic National Stockpile's (SNS) program. Work includes managing and tracking the location, expiration dates, and contact information of the cache of statewide emergency response equipment and supplies; providing technical assistance using guidance from the 2024-2029 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement; as well as collaborating with other agencies and participating in grant writing. You will have the opportunity to serve on committees, task forces, and work groups to address current and emerging public health issues as they relate to the SNS and the mass distribution of medical countermeasures to ensure public health partners are informed with updated information.

Bring your ambition and dedication to our department where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating statewide public health emergency management logistics and resources!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free and secure on-site parking
• 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) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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);
• 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;
• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.

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.

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.