Public Health Program Administrator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4804478) Apply  Public Health Program Administrator Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-16994-34621 Department Department of Health Division HL Div Qlty Assur Prgm Intgrty Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 34621 Position Number 00036439 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00079531 Bureau / Division Division of Quality Assurance and Program Integrity Worksite Address 625 Forster Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17120 Contact Name Danielle Stimely Contact Email dstimely@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you passionate about building a career that not only impacts the future of public health but also supports your own professional growth? The Department of Health is seeking a driven and dynamic Public Health Program Administrator to join our dedicated Bureau of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team. In this essential role, you will oversee the vendor compliance aspects of the state’s WIC program, ensuring that all goods and services meet required quality standards and regulatory requirements. If you are ready to tackle new challenges and make a lasting impact on the program's success, we encourage you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing WIC program representatives, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, investigating, and monitoring fraud, developing policies, and organizing training and technical assistance. Additionally, you will lead various projects and special initiatives and participate in informational presentations related to vendor compliance. You will make independent decisions in the day-to-day operations while consulting with the program manager and division director on non-routine matters during both formal and informal supervisory meetings. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00036439) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week + Work hours will be a choice of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time with a minimum of one day per month in the office or as required. 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: + 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: + PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 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. 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. 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (formerly Public Health Program Assistant Administrator) for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess 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? + a. 2 years or more + b. 1 but less than 2 years + c. Less than 1 year + d. None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed 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? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 06 CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MANAGES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH PROGRAMS Manages the implementation of one or more public health programs or related components of a program (e.g. cancer; newborn screening; sexually transmitted diseases; diabetes; public health education; professional education; health care provider recruitment; quality assurance; and health plan regulations). Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + a. I have experience managing the implementation of public health programs or related components of a program. I have developed the goals and objectives of the public health programs. + b. I have experience implementing public health programs or related components of a program; but I did NOT develop the goals and objectives of the public health programs. + c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public health administration, community health nursing, public health nursing, or epidemiology. + d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + Your experience managing or implementing public health programs + Your experience developing goals and objectives of public health programs 09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION Provides consultation and technical assistance to various state, federal, and local health service agencies, providers, contractors, consumer organizations, and the general public concerning the operation and coordination of public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of program services. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + a. I have experience providing consultation and technical assistance to various state, federal, and local health service agencies, providers, contractors, consumer organizations AND the public concerning the operation and coordination of public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of program services. + b. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation ONLY TO PROVIDERS AND CONTRACTORS regarding public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports; but I DID NOT provide assistance or consultation to various state, federal and local health service agencies, consumer organizations, and the public. + c. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation ONLY TO STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL HEALTH SERVICE AGENCIES, CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC regarding public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports; but I DID NOT provide assistance or consultation to providers and contractors. + d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public administration or business management. + e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + Your experience providing consultation and technical assistance + To whom you provided technical assistance 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ASSESSES AND DEVELOPS PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS, PLANS, AND POLICIES Assesses, develops, evaluates, and revises public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + a. I have experience assessing, developing, evaluating, and revising public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services. + b. I have experience evaluating and revising public health programs, plans, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of service; but I have NOT assessed or developed public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures. + c. I have experience revising public health programs, plans, and procedures. + d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication, technical writing, or research. + e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + Your experience assessing, developing, evaluating, and/or revising public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION Performs the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + a. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave. + b. I have experience as a LEAD WORKER to other staff on specific projects or assignments, including providing guidance in performing work. + c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework/training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I DO NOT have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting. + d. I have NO experience or education/training related to this work behavior. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov