Reference #: 4560241 THE POSITION Are you interested in contributing to the health and wellness of Pennsylvanians? The Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Program Manager, DOH to serve as the Director of the Division of Environmental Health Services within the Bureau of Community Health Systems. This position oversees the management, administration, and supervision of activities for the Public Bathing Place Program, organized camps, local health officer certification, training programs, and environmental health complaints and inquiries response. If this sounds like an amazing opportunity that interests you, apply today to talk to us about all the wonderful aspects of this job, and what a career with the Department of Health can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will facilitate and lead changes to enhance the environmental health programs and practices through the development of consistent commonwealth-wide systems for program plans, protocols, and databases. You will also have an opportunity to offer substantive input to the bureau director towards the establishment of program policies, standards, methods of implementation, and program evaluation for the public bathing places, organized camps, local health officers, and environmental health issues. In addition, you will represent the Bureau of Community Health Systems on various committees, task forces, and work teams to communicate and coordinate the Department of Health, bureau, and program policies and procedures.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days a week. You will be required to report in office one day 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of professional environmental protection or environmental health program experience; and a bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field; or Four years of professional environmental protection or environmental health program experience; and a master's degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. This position requires, within one year of hire, certification as a Certified Pool Operator.

Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement: 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.

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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.

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.