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Reference #: 4381454 THE POSITION Does a career where you work to help to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have appropriate access to health care sound like a job that would fill you with pride? The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Primary Care Office is searching for a Public Health Program Administrator. This position supports the office's mission of identifying areas of Pennsylvania lacking primary health care practitioners and operating programs to address the shortages and improve primary healthcare access and services in underserved communities. This is a rewarding position for the right person so if this sounds like something you are passionate about, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Public Health Program Administrator you develop and manage the Community-Based Health Care (CBHC) request for applications process, grant application review process, and coordinate the grant agreement negotiation process with other office staff to ensure the processes are conducted according to procurement policies.

Duties include creating templates for grant agreement documents with grantees, negotiating and developing work statements and budgets for assigned grantees to ensure they meet program guidelines, and performing analyses of proposed legislation concerning the CBHC program to determine effects of the legislation. Also, you develop policies and procedures resulting from changes in legislation affecting the program and act as the project officer on grants that are not part of the CBHC program to ensure team goals are met. In addition, you work with other team members on additional assignments given to our office.

At times, you may be assigned to respond to a public health emergency. These emergency assignments could be received with little or no advance notice. Also, these assignments could last as little as a few hours, and as much as a few weeks and may require traveling to a site for long periods of time.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week. Work days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. Telework eligible full-time with one (1) day a month in the office. 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 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:

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 b 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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.

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.