Public Health Program Associate 2

How would you like to make a difference in the lives of people living in Pennsylvania? The Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Program Associate 2 to play a key role in supporting the implementation and administration of the Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention's surveillance of the overdose-involved mortality initiative. You will collect, analyze, and report data related to fatal drug overdoses in Pennsylvania. Your work will be crucial in helping to prevent and respond to drug overdoses, and you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals. Apply today to make your career aspirations a reality!

This work will involve significant responsibilities related to the collection, interpretation, and sharing of sensitive data on drug-related deaths. You will work closely with the Public Health Program Administrator, and other agencies to track communications data, review and interpret drug-related data from various sources, and abstract information from corner and law enforcement reports. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with data sharing policies by reviewing requests from local teams and compiling results for administrative staff. Your efforts will ultimately contribute to the prevention and management of opioid-involved deaths in cooperating counties within Pennsylvania. You will also have the opportunity to utilize your coding skills to collect and enter data into website-based programs. Furthermore, you will play a key role in assisting with the development of plans, reports, and presentations, as well as managing purchase orders, health care staffing vendors, and training. Your contributions will be crucial in ensuring the success and efficiency of these important processes. 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 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days a week. You will be required to report to the office 1 day on Wednesdays. 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. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 1 (commonwealth title); or
• A bachelor's degree and one year 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 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.