Reference #: 4316529 THE POSITION The Department of Health is actively seeking a detail-oriented professional with excellent communications skills to join our dynamic team as a Public Health Program Administrator in the Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. If you are interested in making a difference by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing injury and disease, and assuring the safe delivery of quality health care for all, this job is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving fiscal documents, completing contractual amendments, and utilizing data to monitor contract deliverables for assigned vendors. You will also be called upon at times to present at various conferences and meetings and travel to state and national conferences as a representative of the Division.

In this position, you will act as primary oversight of the statewide tobacco coalition organization, reviewing materials, coordinating meetings, and tracking reports and submitted documents as needed and act as project officer for assigned statewide tobacco specialist organizations focused on disparately affected populations including, but not limited to, rural, Latino, and African American communities, including attendance at relevant meetings and discussions with regional and state contractors.

An ideal candidate communicates well with coworkers, programs under their purview, and their supervisor, creates effective linkages with relevant programs within the Bureau and Department to maintain and approve fiscal and programmatic efficiency, and is familiar with the use and review of data to monitor efficacy of project deliverables.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework). Current part-time telework schedule is 1 day a month in the office but subject to change. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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: 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: 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 will eli inate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

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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.