Bureau of Health Preparedness Assistant Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN 20098650)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) is one of Ohio Department of Health’s core public health responsibilities. BHP provides direction, support and coordination in preventing, preparing for and responding to events that threaten the public’s health. BHP maintains an all hazards approach in response to natural and man-made disasters, acts of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies that impact the health of the public.

BHP is seeking one (1) candidate to fill our vacant Health Planning Administrator 3 role. This position will assist in planning and directing statewide efforts around emergency planning and statewide emergency response, and act on behalf of bureau chief as assigned.

What You'Ll Do:

• provides overall direction for bureau/program administrative & operational functions & supervises lower level administrators & other staff as assigned.
• assists bureau chief in the coordination & evaluation of current program policies & procedures to ensure program activities relate to program purpose & comply with applicable federal & state laws.
• assists bureau chief & program administrators in the purchase/development & coordination of data & data management systems to support the bureau & the agency in meeting established priorities & local, state & federal reporting requirements.
• monitors the development of legislation that impacts bureau programs & assesses current trends at the federal, state & local level that have potential impact on bureau activities.
• provides input to bureau chief to assist in program planning & decision making.
• directs & coordinates with other bureau administrators in the development & monitoring of the bureau work plan, which incorporates multiple funding sources & multiple sets of objectives.
• assists bureau chief in the development & implementation of state goals & objectives for grant programs.
• coordinates with bureau/program supervisors on bureau administration issues.
• monitors bureau employee activity.
• acts as liaison between ODH & external stakeholders.
• represents bureau at conferences & in interagency planning efforts as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 5 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. -Or 
• Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; 
• 2 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. -Or 
• 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. -Or 
• 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. -Or 
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 
•  Job Skills: Public Health
• Technical Skills: Budgeting, Compliance Enforcement, Emergency Management, Executive Leadership
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Leading Others, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 15, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($43.09 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($45.51) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

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Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.