PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

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MDH, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, Baltimore, MD

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program Manager works in the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services (ODSPHS) and oversees the daily operations of the Public Health Infrastructure (PHI) program, which involves multiple MDH units and programs as well as local health departments. The purpose of the 5-year infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to invest in new and transformative ways to modernize Maryland’s public health infrastructure. The PHI Program has a five-year budget of approximately $47,000,000 for investment in reinforcing and expanding the public health workforce (both local and state) by hiring, retaining, supporting, and training the workforce and by strengthening foundational public health capabilities (e.g., organizational competencies, equity, communications). The Grant Program Manager is directly responsible for the program budget and overseeing all technical and administrative operations of all involved MDH units and local health departments. This includes compiling, reviewing and processing grant applications; reviewing, approving and tracking grant expenditures; completing or reviewing and submitting required reports and performance metrics; making budget projections; providing direction and information to program staff and sub-grantees; and serving as a liaison with the MDH Budget Management Office, senior MDH leadership, and the CDC. Thus, the Grant Program Manager must have excellent interpersonal skills and be adept at cultivating partnerships and promoting teamwork.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, at least 6 years of professional health or human services experience, including at least 3 years of experience at the supervisory or managerial level.

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.