Reference #: 4367037 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity which supports an organization that protects the public's health? The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a Public Health Program Administrator to monitor existing contracts for operational and fiscal compliance; develop contracts/contract change transactions that allow grantees to provide consultation on the current implementation of infection prevention/control and other healthcare emergency preparedness measures; and works as part of a team to incorporate new grant monitoring constructs within existing Commonwealth structures, all with the overall objective of providing services to the PA Long-Term Care (LTC) communities to implement long term resilience against infectious disease outbreaks and other emergency scenarios.

Apply today to join our team of passionate and driven professionals and support the vital mission to promote healthy behaviors, prevent injury and disease, and to assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all people in Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will be responsible for performing and serving as administrator for a portfolio of grant awards that may total more than $20M. You will ensure excellence in preparation, implementation, monitoring, management, and reporting for multiple grants and be responsible for collaborating with staff to ensure timely completion of all grant deliverables, supervising budgets to ensure appropriate and on-schedule grant spending and facilitation of internal and external reports, and providing timely grantee reimbursements through the Commonwealth accounts payable system(s). In this role, you will assist with planning and organization of external collaboration and coordination related to the LTC activities within ELC-ED, ELC-ED Supplemental and other grant components. You will also provide evidence-based recommendations for program process improvement to the LTC Program Manager and/or Long Term Care Transformation Office Director to assure that program resources are targeted to all Pennsylvanians, and particularly vulnerable communities, using program resources and community services.

This position requires maintaining current knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, and federal agencies as it relates to public health program intervention, prevention and awareness issues.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Alternative work schedules may be available. Telework: 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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Employee works from an alternate worksite on all workdays, except those occasional days when required to report to a physical location, including the headquarters, or other sites, for meetings, training, other on-site duties, or as directed by a supervisor. 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 i 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

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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.