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Who we are.We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of theGeorgia Department of Public Healthteam,you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact- Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility- Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity- Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture- Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work- Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As the Registrar within the Office of Vital Records at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the State Office of Vital Records, this position serves as the State Registrar for the Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records and is responsible for ensuring the integrity and effective management of recording, amending, issuing and statistical reporting of Georgias vital events. This position is also responsible for providing training and guidance to the 159 local vital records registrars and stakeholders, as well as overall system implementation, upgrades, and enhancements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and enforce the provisions of Georgia statutes, rules, and regulations for the efficient administration of the State Office of Vital Records ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and requirements.
• Assist in directing, supervising, and controlling the activities of all persons when they are engaged in activities pertaining to the State Office of Vital Records.
• Serve as the legal custodian of vital records.
• Issue guidance to local vital records registrars and other partners and stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the DPH Chief Information Officer and the Information Technology division, manage the development of the electronic registration and issuance system, and its internal control and security of data by serving as the process owner of the vital records data system relative to ongoing maintenance, operation, and changes and improvements with internal units and external vendors.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for public health data collection, statistical projects and research, the maintenance of vital records, analysis of statistical data and reporting requirements.
• Provide the Data Quality and the Regional Training and Support teams with direction, management, and professional development necessary to ensure the teams effectively meet goals and objectives.
• Develop and conduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures throughout the State in matters perta ning to the State Office of Vital Records and vital statistics.
• Prescribe, furnish, and distribute all forms required by regulations, and prescribe such other means for transmission of data, including electronic submission, as will accomplish the purpose of complete, accurate, and timely reporting and registration.
• Prepare and publish in print or electronically reports of vital statistics of this state and such other reports as may be required by the department.
• Provide to other state agencies and local health agencies information derived from vital records and vital reports as required under state regulations, as deemed necessary for local health planning and program activities.
• Serve as project director for CDC/NCHSs Vital Statistics Cooperative Program, which sets national standards for data collection and through which data is transmitted for inclusion in national health statistics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or Nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or Five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess the following:

Masters degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, public health, statistics, epidemiology, or demography.

Sufficient experience with vital records information technology, emerging technologies, statistical analysis, and effective data management.

Knowledge and prior experience with state and federal vital records statutes and regulations.

Sufficient experience in the field of public health statistics and epidemiology, including demography, statistical methods, and research design, principles, and methodology.

Experience overseeing data systems and data activity in state government environment.

Experience with system interoperability and data exchange.

Experience with legislative issues including the commenting on proposed legislation, and interpretation of pertinent state statutes or regulations as it relates to an Office of Vital Records.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness and data quality of a Vital Records programs, operations, and activities and make recommendations for change.

Ability to build strong partnerships and relationships across multiple functions, locations, and governmental agencies (i.e., state, local and federal).

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, specifically related to unique problems and new process design, change management and conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrated experience in program management; specifically communicating goals to stakeholders and staff, developing, and executing plans for implementation, establishing project timelines and project budget.

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentatio