Local Health Department Regional Officer - Southwest Ohio - 20014989

Local Health Department Regional Officer - Southwest Ohio - 20014989(240005EF)

Organization

Health

Unposting Date

Aug 5, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton CountyCompensation : $29.49

Schedule

Full-timeWork Hours : M-F 8AM-5PM (Flex)Classified Indicator : ClassifiedUnion : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program ManagementTechnical Skills : Remote Collaboration, Operational Support, Administrative support / servicesProfessional Skills : Building Trust, Listening, Managing MeetingsAgency Overview

Local Health Department Regional Officer - Southwest Ohio

Program Administrator 2)

Successful candidates must reside in the Southwest Ohio region.

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 Center of Public Health Excellence brings together the Offices of Public Health Practice, Health Opportunity, and Resources and Grant Development to support Ohio’s Local Health Departments, lead Public Health Accreditation and Ohio’s Health Improvement Plan activities, address health equity across Ohio’s public health system, and identify funding opportunities to support programs at the State and Local level.

Job Description

What We’re Looking For

• Candidates with experience working in a public health agency; Local, State, Federal, Tribal
• Candidates with considerable knowledge of Local Health Department operations, policies & procedures
• Candidates with strong leadership skills, who are energized by leading others and motivating teams
• Candidates with a background in collecting, evaluating and organizing data (making data-informed strategies to improve processes and assist with policy development).
• Candidates who are comfortable in fast paced environments and can remain focused, level-headed and cool under pressure
• Candidates who appreciate strategic planning, process improvement initiatives and plan implementation
• Candidates who value compliance with local / state / federal rules and have experience developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures

Summary of Job Duties :

As part of the Ohio Department of Health’s Center of Public Health Excellence, the primary focus of the Local Health Department (LHD) Regional Officer is acting as the primary liaison to all LHDs for assigned public health region within state-wide LHD Support Program to independently advise & assist LHDs with accreditation, mergers, consolidation and shared services & to address emerging needs and public health concerns.

This position will act for the LHD Regional Administrator for a variety of difficult administrative duties, including :

• Communicates directives & decisions to LHD partners on behalf of Ohio Department of Health (ODH) leadership.
• Independently provides guidance, interprets policy & formulates decisions for LHDs.
• Serves as liaison between administrator, ODH staff & Local Health Department Staff by :
• developing & interpreting policies / procedures, state & federal guidelines concerning emerging public health needs & public health best practices & concerns;
• transmits decisions & directives;
• represents administrator at meetings & conferences;
• assumes responsibility & authority in administrator's absence;
• conveys assignments, decisions & / or judgments involving the coordination & provision of state services to provide technical assistance (, epi support, surge support , emerging public health issues, resourcing supplies, extra personnel , technical assistance ) & training (, webinars, e-learning tools & materials, continuing education) for LHDs & their partners and requests from ODH leadership LHD staff, monitors progress & follows up on timely completion of tasks / projects assigned;
• independently applies agency policy & state & federal guidance in decision making & conflict resolution process & formulates & implements LHD management policy (, epi support, surge support

emerging public health issues, resourcing supplies, extra personnel, technical assistance) & training (, webinars, e-learning tools & materials, continuing education).

• Analyzes & evaluates existing LHD operations, policies & procedures & provides technical advice to aid administrators in decision making regarding LHD initiatives.
• Collects, evaluates, & organizes LHD data & information in support of LHD policy development & process improvement.
• Briefs LHD administrators on findings of research, suggests options for policy direction & makes recommendations that reflect input from multiple sources (, ODH leadership, staff, other state agencies, local health departments, coalitions, task forces, federal partners).

Initiates, prepares, delegates & oversees the preparation of correspondence & documents to convey the administrator’s policy & administrative decisions.

Qualifications

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs.

trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative & / or managerial position.

completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file;

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative & / or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research & / or policy / procedure development.

1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills : Program Management

Technical Skills : Administrative support / services, Remote Collaboration, Operational Support

Professional Skills : Building Trust, Listening, Managing Meetings

Supplemental Information

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 12, Step 1 of the exempt Pay Range Schedule ($29.

49 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.15) 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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ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.