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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Health Program Associate 2 in Pennsylvania
Public Health Program Associate 2
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Public Health Program Associate 2
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-17789-34611
Department
Department of Health
Division
HL Div Mtrnl Hlth Srvs
Opening Date
02/07/2025
Closing Date
2/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
34611
Position Number
50698964
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00079461
Bureau / Division
Division of Maternal Health Services
Worksite Address
625 Forster Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Brittany Spotts
Contact Phone
717.547.3326
Contact Email
bspotts@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about improving maternal health and reducing maternal morbidity rates? The Pennsylvania Department of Health's Division of Maternal Health Services is seeking a dedicated Public Health Program Associate 2 to join our dynamic team. As a member of the division, you will have the opportunity to review pregnancy-related programs, coordinate meetings, and monitor their effectiveness. Do not miss out on this chance to make a positive impact in the lives of mothers and their children - apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. As a Public Health Program Associate 2, you will play a crucial role in improving maternal health outcomes and identifying potential issues in the health care system. Your responsibilities will include generating reports; entering data from medical records; and collaborating with various health care facilities, government agencies, and providers to ensure accurate and timely information is collected for the Maternal Mortality Review Program. You will also assist in the selection of committee members and help develop the program's direction, ultimately contributing to the overall goal of reducing maternal mortality rates.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698964) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are flexible between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30- or 60 minute lunch.
Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to work 1 day a month in the office. 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.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. 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 1 (commonwealth title);or
A bachelor's degree and one year 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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:
Pennsylvania 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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Public Health Program Associate 1 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess 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?
1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in public health, health services administration, health care administration, health education, public health administration, public administration, nursing, epidemiology, social work, nutrition, hospital administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business administration, or education?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOP, REVISE, AND IMPLEMENT
Develop, revise, and implement Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) programs policies, procedures, and goals. Ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, guidelines, and regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing, revising, AND implementing MMR programs policies, procedures, and goals and ensuring program effectiveness and compliance with laws, guidelines, and regulations.
B. I have experience developing, revising, OR implementing MMR programs policies, procedures, and goals and ensuring program effectiveness and compliance with laws, guidelines, and regulations.
C. I have experience developing, revising, OR implementing policies, procedures, or goals and ensuring program effectiveness and compliance with laws, guidelines, and regulations NOT RELATED TO MMR.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or policy development.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience related to program development, revision, or implementation of policies, plans and goals.
Your experience ensuring effectiveness and compliance with laws, guidelines, and regulations.
The area(s) in which you developed, revised, or implemented policies, procedures, or goals.
The area(s) in which you ensured program effectiveness and compliance.
Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - LIAISON
Serve as a liaison between staff, Maternal Mortality Review Committee Members, and the public to gather information, share resources, and explain rules, regulations, and policies. Provide appropriate responses to inquiries and refer individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience serving as a liaison between staff, Maternal Mortality Review Committee Members, and the public gathering information, sharing resources, explaining rules, regulations, and policies and providing appropriate responses to inquiries and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance RELATED TO MMR.
B. I have experience serving as a liaison between staff and the public gathering information, sharing resources, explaining rules, regulations, and policies and providing appropriate responses to inquiries and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance NOT RELATED TO MMR.
C. I have experience serving as a liaison between staff or the public gathering information, sharing resources, explaining rules, regulations, OR policies OR providing appropriate responses to inquiries and referring individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to customer service relations or communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The area(s) in which you communicated and the subject matter you conveyed.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - REPORTING
Write narrative and technical reports related to Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) (including recommendations for legislative reports, CDC annual performance review, and others), write training materials such as pamphlets and manuals, and correspondence to distribute to a variety of audiences.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing narrative and technical reports (including recommendations for legislative reports, CDC annual performance review, and others), writing training materials, and correspondence RELATED TO MMR.
B. I have experience writing narrative and technical reports, writing training materials, and correspondence NOT RELATED TO MMR.
C. I have experience writing portions of narrative or technical reports or writing training materials or correspondence.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing or report writing.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of reports written, the training resources you wrote, or the correspondence you created.
The area(s) in which you wrote.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - EXTRACT, ENTER DATA, AND REVIEW CASES
Extract demographic, diagnostic, clinical, epidemiologic, and administrative data from all records, summarize findings, and enter into a computerized case record. Review cases for completeness, accuracy, and quality assurance.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience extracting demographic, diagnostic, clinical, epidemiologic, and administrative data from records, RELATED TO MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW (MMR) and summarizing findings. I entered the findings into a computerized case record AND reviewed the cases for completeness, accuracy, and quality assurance.
B. I have experience extracting demographic, diagnostic, clinical, epidemiologic, and administrative data from records and summarizing findings. I entered the findings into a computerized case record AND reviewed the cases for completeness, accuracy, and quality assurance. This data was NOT RELATED TO MMR.
C. I have experience extracting data from records and summarizing findings. I entered the findings into a computerized record, OR reviewed the findings for completeness, accuracy, and quality assurance.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to health information systems or medical records.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The subject matter of the data you extracted.
Your experience reviewing or entering data into a computerized record.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
