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Reference #: 4545397 THE POSITION Are you a critical thinker with a passion for protecting the public? Do you enjoy educating and training people? Bring your interests and skillset to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH)! This position is with the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response (BEPR), Division of Planning and Operations, Workforce Preparedness Section. The purpose of the position is to support the organization's mission of ensuring the department, healthcare community, and Commonwealth are prepared to respond to and recover from a public health emergency. It is the responsibility of the position to manage a comprehensive public health emergency preparedness and response training program. If this sounds like an opportunity that fits you, join us today and help us to keep Pennsylvanians safe and prepared!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you serve as the BEPR internal planner and training coordinator. This involves disseminating education and training announcements to PADOH staff and other key health professionals across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You provide state and federal training programs to the Commonwealth's public health workforce, in coordination with the PADOH's partner planner and Distance Learning Coordinator (DLC), and the BEPR exercise coordinator, to meet emergency preparedness training needs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours: start time can be between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM; end time can be between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM with either a half hour or one hour lunch period depending on schedule. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Free and secure onsite parking. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (commonwealth title); or A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsy vania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.