Assistant Bureau Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN 20014834)

Assistant Bureau Chief

(Health Planning Administrator 3)

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 Environmental Health and Radiation Protection has several programs addressing environmental health that encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted toward preventing disease, reducing exposures to contaminants and creating health-supportive environments. 

What You'Ll Do:

The Assistant Bureau Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3) will work under the direction of the Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protections administrator to assist in planning and directing statewide environmental health programs (e.g., Food Safety, Private Water & Sewage Treatment, Recreation Programs, Lead & Healthy Homes, Lead/Asbestos Licensure & Inspection, X-ray, licensure & Inspection, Radon Licensure & Inspection, Nuclear Materials Safety, & Technical Support). Duties Include: 

• Provide overall direction for bureau/program administration (fiscal, budget, grants, proposals, operations).
• Assist in policy development, management systems, and compliance with state & federal laws.
• Evaluate programs, analyze legislation and assess program impacts. 
• Conduct operations policy development, project proposal reviews and program research. 
• Make program/administrative decision, and coordinate across ODH and external agencies.
• Support federal and state grant administration and prepare grant applications/reports.
• Oversee bureau program areas in alignment with state and national health priorities. 
• Supervise and direct staff: assign work, monitor performance, train employees, review reports and recommend corrective disciplinary actions. 

Administrative Duties:

• Coordinate with supervisors on bureau administration.
• Develop program budgets (prioritize funding, align staff with programs).
• Monitor compliance with policies/procedures.
• Track bureau activity towards goals and objectives.

Liaison And External Relations:

• Acts as liaison between ODH and external stakeholder. 
• Disseminate information to staff, local health departments and external organizations. 
• Represent ODH at workshops, conferences, and training.
• Respond to internal/external stakeholder inquiries.
• Prepare speeches, legislative testimony and professional development presentations.
• Serve on ODH committees and public health response teams (e.g., Disaster Recovery, Incident Command).
• Participate in statewide/national workgroups and maintain partnerships.
• Provide policy guidance and support for bureau staff and local programs. 

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.

Position Qualifications:

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 AND 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: Planning and Development, Budgeting, Compliance Enforcement, Executive Leadership 

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Decision Making

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.
 

Supplemental Information:

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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
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.