Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Public Health Administrator II.
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A Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a field related to public health.
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Four (4) years of experience in public health administration with appropriate experience of at least one year in administration of or supervision in a public health program or a program related to public health may be substituted for the Master’s Degree.
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Any equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable to the Allegheny County Health Department
Education & College Transcripts
If you are claiming college education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted.
Condition of Employment
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Employment Type
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Full-Time, Mid-Senior Level
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Grant funded positions are contingent upon grant funding
Relevant Experience
You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.
Who is Eligible
Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.
Weights
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Minimum Requirements: 45%
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Relevant Skills & Certifications: 30%
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Supplemental Questions: 25%
Supplemental Questions
Per the weights (above), the responses to these questions are a significant portion of how an application is scored and hold high value in screening candidates. For these pre-interview questions, in order to provide a thorough/full answer, a typical structure to an interview answer is recommended to be used, i.e. STAR approach (1. Situation/Setting, 2. Task(s) that you were tasked to do, 3. Actions which you took, 4. The result(s) of your actions).
You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.
1.The Public Health Administrator III serves as the manager for the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Program at the Allegheny County Health Department. This is a highly administrative position responsible for overseeing multiple state, federal, and private grants and the staff that implement these initiatives.
The Public Health Administrator III will be responsible for understanding the impact of health disparities on public health specifically chronic diseases and ensure programmatic practices are aligned using evidence based or research informed practices informed by health equity.
Please describe your experience addressing health disparities. What approaches or methods have you used to assess equity and inclusion?
2.The Public Health Administrator III will be responsible for managing a countywide public health campaign designed to improve structural barriers and policy to improved health outcomes utilizing a Health in All policies framework. The campaign seeks to gain participation from stakeholders in government, private businesses, and residents.
Please describe your experience in applying community engagement strategies to inform practice or policy change. How did you determine the level of engagement was enough for the needs of your project or plan?
3.The Public Health Administrator III is a mid-level administrative position that operates within county government and adheres to state and federal laws and regulations.
Please describe your knowledge of and experience applying the principles and practices of public administration.
4.The Public Health Administrator III will be directly responsible for grant writing and reporting to sustain and comply with $4 million dollars in state, federal, and private grants.
Please describe your knowledge of and experience applying the functions and resources of federal and state agencies in the public health field.
5.The Public Health Administrator III will supervise a team of 13 + multi-disciplinary professionals including union, independent contractors, supervisors, and administrators.
Please describe your knowledge of principles of effective supervision. Please include the number of direct and indirect staff you managed and how you ensured effective communication to your staff.
Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)
Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.
This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.
Purpose
To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.
In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.
If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.
Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This is supervisory and advanced professional administrative work in the field of public health.
An employee in this class administers a large county-wide public health program, or as the Health Officer in a health district administers and coordinates a variety of large public health programs within a large geographic area. Important aspects of the work include determining public health needs, developing policies and procedures, implementing, coordinating and evaluating programs, advising and consulting with program directors, health related agencies, professional and county groups and the public. The employee is also responsible for the direction and control of the normal administrative functions relating to grant management, budgeting and effective personnel utilization. Supervision is exercised over lower level administrators, professional, technical and clerical personnel. General supervision is received from a higher level program administrator, a Deputy Director or the Director of the Health Department who evaluates work for adherence to department policies and procedures and for accomplishment of objectives.
