Reference #: 4552599 THE POSITION Would you enjoy a public service career where you can have a positive impact on community health? Are you experienced with grants and contracts? Bring your passion and skillset to the Bureau of Family Health, Division of Child and Adult Health Services! This position supports the organization's mission of promoting the health of women, children, and families by guiding and directing the activities of the eleven county municipal health departments as it relates to implementing evidence-based maternal and child health programming. Join us today and discover the satisfaction of a career with the Department of Health and discover everything that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you plan, implement, and coordinate services at the local county and municipal health departments as it relates to maternal and infant programs, child health programs, and programs for children with special health care needs. You monitor, coordinate, and assess other programs addressing the health of the maternal population.

Other duties include preparing grant agreements, preparing grant amendments, and revising the grant budget as needed. You prepare other grant and contract documents such as the non-solicitation award, request for application, request for proposals, and interdepartmental memorandums of understanding using department templates to implement services. Also, you develop or revise operating policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and recommend criteria for the evaluation of the programs quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. In addition, you develop annual budget requests and program budgets using appropriate federal and state guidelines.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are flexible between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute or 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be expected to report to the headquarter office as needed or as directed by your supervisor. 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. 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:

PA residency requirement 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 be submitted by the posting c osing 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.

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.