Program Manager 1-A Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4784387) Apply  Program Manager 1-A Salary $4,784.00 - $9,381.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/CG/204256 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Bureau of Community Preparedness / East Baton Rouge Parish Announcement Number: OPH/CG/204256 Cost Center: 3262107800 Position Number(s): 50633481 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. This position is a highly responsible one which reports to the Program Manager 3 of the Bureau of Community Preparedness and serves as the Program Manager 1 for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (which is a statewide program involving the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness and response activities). The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating of services related to preparing for and responding to all hazards emergencies including but not limited to infectious outbreaks, natural disasters, man-made disasters, etc. Incumbent is required to be available 24 hours a day for emergency situations and may be required to work outside of their assigned work schedule based upon events and/or projects. Selective Criteria: This position requires extensive training and a minimum of two years’ experience utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS) – National Incident Management. Emergency training should include but is not limited to completion of FEMA ICS 100, FEMA ICS 200, FEMA ICS 300, FEMA ICS 400, FEMA ICS 700, FEMA ICS 800, FEMA ICS 120 and FEMA ICS 808. This position requires extensive experience and working knowledge of emergency response plans that include but are not limited to the Strategic National Stockpile Plan, nuclear, chemical and biological agent’s response. Incumbent should also have a minimum of one year experience with Emergency Preparedness Risk Communications. Position requires further knowledge of project planning, logistical management, support, and emergency crisis management of field/support personnel. Personnel must further demonstrate knowledge in emergency planning and policy development as shown through course work and participation in real-life emergencies. Experience in grant writing, contract development and report preparation are required as is the ability to effectively administer a variety of emergency preparedness activities. Position requires extensive experience in developing and delivering general and tailored presentations for varied audiences thereby demonstrating the knowledge and ability to prioritize the audience need and the ability to engage and motivate. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Ciera Green Ciera.Green@la.gov (ContactEmail@la.gov) LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Concepts Function of Work: To administer small and less complex statewide health or social service program(s). Level of Work: Program Manager. Supervision Received: Broad direction from a higher-level manager/administrator. Supervision Exercised: May provide functional supervision in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Service Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum. Job Distinctions: Differs from Program Monitor--DHH and Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH by the presence of responsibility for administering small or less complex statewide program(s). Differs from a Program Manager 1-B--DHH by the absence of supervisory responsibility. Differs from a Program Manager 2--DHH by the absence of responsibility for administering medium or medium complex statewide program(s). Examples of Work 40% Creating and updating materials and procedures for all nine LDH regions of the state to use during public health emergencies. Attaining materials through coordination with the Bureau of Media and Communications and serving as liaison between BCP and BMAC. Maintaining and tracking inventory of all public information documents. Assisting and providing information during a public health emergency. Serves on the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative agreement Community Resilience Workgroup and back up lead for Community Preparedness, Community Recovery, and Tribal Engagement capabilities. Coordinates with staff on the state, regional, and local levels on all hazards emergencies included but not limited to infectious outbreaks, natural disasters, man-made disasters, etc.; coordinates public health emergency response activities with the region, public and private medical community providers, law enforcement, OPH medical directors, regional business community and education system, and others as appropriate; plan and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for all regional level response activities; presents information to community partners and to relevant agencies. Provides assistance to regions in the development of a comprehensive community preparedness program. Responsibilities also include leading the development of regional community preparedness plans. Develops training and exercise opportunities and just-in-time-training for staff and partners. Leads and facilitates the Bureau of Community Preparedness New Hire Orientation Process. 20% Serves on the core planning committee for the LDH Health Expo; assists with coordination of large scale events to improve Health Equity within the state. Assists with the planning and implementation of public health information campaigns for the Public Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs. Work with regions to establish needs and desired outcomes for public information campaigns related to emergency preparedness and response. This will require initiation of contracts and oversight of deliverables from outside contractors in advertising, design and public relations. Previous experience as employee of public relation, advertising agency, or experience with supervising contracts with such agencies is required. Assists in establishing OPH as resource for information and technical advice on public health and exposure prevention as well as prevention of all hazards emergencies; provides educational presentations and trainings to internal and external partners. Identifies needs for resources and training related to community preparedness. 20% Facilitates emerging infectious disease workgroups as needed. Serves on the preparedness planning team and participates in state and regional level public health emergency preparedness and SNS/CRI drills and exercise involving both internal and external agencies/partners. Attends meetings, in-state and out of state conferences, workshops and other trainings as required. Participates in emergency response activities associated with natural or man-made disasters that pose a public health threat. Coordinates, manages, and monitors the regional public health emergency response activities along with the state public health emergency response program manager; LDH staff such as nursing services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), epidemiology, environmental health, and the regional medical director and regional administrator to assess public health needs of the assigned region with regard to all hazards emergencies included but not limited to infectious disease, pandemic influenza, etc. Performs duties as assigned. 20% Assists in helping Public Health communicators in Louisiana’s agencies, including but not limited to the Governor’s Press Office, Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Emergency Preparedness, local Parish Sheriff, and Metropolitan Police, EMS and Fire Department public information office, and other public affairs administrators involved in public health emergency preparedness and response activities to plan and enrich communication strategy for public health emergency situations. Interact with public health communicators in other states to enrich public health crisis communications policy and the procedure for Louisiana. Participation in NPHIC (National Public Health Information Coalition) activities recommended. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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