Reference #: 4388721 THE POSITION Are you looking to challenge yourself to become part of a fast-paced and high-profile public health office? Are you interested in new and innovative research focused on improving the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians? The Department of Health is searching for a highly energetic person who can manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously without missing a beat. This position of Public Health Program Manager is in the Health Research Office and is with our newly created Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement division. In this role, you lead and supervise a team in the creation of requests for applications, evaluation of application materials received, determination of awardees and associated funding levels, full execution of grant documents, as well as manage all aspects of the grant multi-year lifecycle through completion and expiration. 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 Commonwealth can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Public Health Program Managers plan, develop, manage, and coordinate contracting and granting activities with eligible individuals, monitor contract and grant agreement life cycles, and evaluate contract or grant amendment, budget adjustment or no cost extension requests.

Duties include overseeing subordinate management of separate committees to establish and publish annual meeting and work cycle schedules, and drafting meeting agendas. You also oversee subordinate coordination of the Department's Institutional Review Board (IRB), which includes timely receipt and logging of incoming applications, weekly meeting schedule agendas. and assignment of newly received applications to IRB members.

Supervisory duties over office Public Health Program Administrators includes the identification of grant cycles, development and execution or procurement of contracts, and tracking of responses to procurement documents.

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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. 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. 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 Administrator; or Seven years of professional experience in development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or An associate's degree in allied health sciences or nursing and five years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A bachelor's degree and three years of professional public health, health, allied health sciences, drug and alcohol or related experience, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A master's degree in public health, health services administration, health care administration, health education, public health administration, public administration, nursing, epidemiology, social work, nutrition, hospital administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business administration, or education and two years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience supervisory or consultative experience. Other Requirements:

You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. 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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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.