Assistant Bureau Chief - Health Planning Administrator 3 (PN 20014224)

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 Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection has the important mission to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Ohio. The Assistant Bureau Chief will support this mission by administering the daily operations and assisting the Bureau Chief in planning and directing statewide environmental health programs which include Food Safety, Private Water and Sewage Treatment, Recreation Programs, Lead and Healthy Homes, Lead Licensure and Inspection, X-ray Licensure and Inspection, Radon Licensure and Inspection, Nuclear Materials Safety, and Technical Support. This position will:

• provide overall direction for the bureau's administrative and operational functions (e.g., fiscal and operational policy development and management, budget development and monitoring, grants processing, development of project proposals and grant applications for bureau programs, programmatic research and data administration)
• supervise lower level administrators and other staff as assigned (e.g., assign, monitor and review work, identify training needs, maintain attendance records,
  conduct performance evaluations, review and approve requests for training and travel, review and approve requests for use of benefits in accordance with established procedures)
• assist bureau chief in the coordination and evaluation of current program policies and procedures to ensure program activities relate to program purpose and comply with applicable federal and state laws
• assist bureau chief and program administrators in the purchase, development and coordination of data and data management systems to support the bureau and the agency in meeting established priorities and local, state and federal reporting requirements
• assist bureau chief in the development and implementation of state goals and objectives for grant programs (e.g., USEPA Lead Grant, HUD Lead Grant, USEPA Radon Grant, CDC grants)
• coordinate with bureau/program supervisors on bureau administration issues (e.g., development of BEHRP program budgets, serve on interview panels, orient new employees to mission and goals of the bureau)
• act as liaison between ODH and external stakeholders (e.g., other agency committees, workgroups and agencies, governmental, private sector and other state programs)
• prepare and deliver speeches to professional, legislative and/or community groups; represent bureau at conferences and in interagency planning efforts as assigned

NOTE: This is a clone position - position number 20014834 will be utilized if vacant at the time of filling the position.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

• Or 5 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, 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 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Knowledge of health-related field or management; program planning & evaluation; health policy development; epidemiology; health information systems & data collection health care organization & health care systems delivery; budget development & fiscal control; supervisory principles/techniques; employee training & development; federal & state laws & rules governing administration of assigned program*; public relations; technical writing; effective oral communications; management consulting. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; develop complex reports & position papers; deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; prepare & deliver speeches before non-technical audiences; interpret extensive variety of material in books, journals & manuals; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials, providers & general public; establish friendly atmosphere as manager.

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 ($38.13 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($40.27) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the OHMS 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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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.

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.