Public Health Administrator I
Recruitment #042921-MDDL02-350500
| Opening Date | 5/4/2021 12:00:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 5/17/2021 11:59:00 PM |
| Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
| Salary | Yearly: $63,404.00/Min - $79,255.00/Mid |
| Salary Plan | M37 |
| Pay Grade |
20 |
| Shift Hours | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Employment Type |
Anticipated Vacancy |
| Employment Term |
Regular |
| Agency | DHSS/Public Health / Community Health |
| Location(s) |
Jesse Cooper Building: (417 Federal Street, Dover, DE, 19901) |
| Contact Name | DHSS Applicant Services |
| Contact Phone | 302-255-9100 |
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
Summary Statement
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
- Six months experience in public health informatics.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- Six months experience in information technology in the area of data analysis and design.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates specific health programs and staff operations.
- Prepares grant applications and supervises allocations and expenditures of operating budgets. Negotiates and prepares consultant contracts and agreements.
- Develops program policies, standards and procedures in addition to long and short range program plans.
- Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
- Prepares statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.
- Coordinates programs with other public health divisions and serves on varies advisory groups, providing technical support to public and private groups.
- Develops and conducts special investigations and studies.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Administrator I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
- Six months experience in public health administration such as ensuring that public health policies, procedures and operational plans are implemented to provide overall direction of all activities involving public health programs, services, budgets, state and federal funding, resources, staff and fiscal requirements to meet goals and objectives and to ensure compliance with applicable public health laws and regulations.
- Three years experience in public health planning such as analyzing and evaluating public health programs, projects, and policies, interpreting research studies and health trends which includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of health data to develop strategies and policies and advise department and state officials on public health concerns.
- Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
- Six months experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
- Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.