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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
CSSC-2024-15688- 34611
Department
Department of Health
Division
HL Div of Vlnc Prvntn
Opening Date
01/13/2025
Closing Date
1/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
34611
Position Number
50463910
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00079231
Bureau / Division
Division of Violence Prevention
Worksite Address
625 Forster Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Kayla Conrad
Contact Email
kaconrad@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of Pennsylvanians? The Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Division of Violence Prevention, is seeking a dedicated Public Health Program Associate 2 to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the organization’s mission of reducing the impact of injuries and violence by overseeing data collection and surveillance activities. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a cause that truly matters—apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling and impactful career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position with the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, managing, and disseminating data related to violent deaths across the Commonwealth. You will develop relationships with key data providers, such as coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement, to obtain investigative reports on suicides, homicides, accidental firearm deaths, and undetermined deaths. Your duties will include reviewing various sources of information, such as death certificates, coroner and medical examiner reports, autopsy results, toxicology reports, police records, and court affidavits, to extract critical data on violent deaths and injuries. While most of the data collection will be conducted electronically, some travel may be required. You will enter key information into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Violent Death Reporting System, using a web-based system, entering data both manually and through mass imports via Access and Excel. This will involve managing and refining complex datasets, ensuring data quality, and making the necessary corrections before submitting them to the CDC. Collaboration with partners will be essential to continuously improve data quality and streamline the data-sharing process. Additionally, you will compile statistical data and prepare reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to share surveillance findings for violence prevention initiatives. Your role will also involve providing statistics and technical assistance to data providers, researchers, violence prevention organizations, state and federal agencies, the media, and the public. Work will be assigned and reviewed by the Public Health Program Administrator, with progress evaluated through regular meetings and reports.
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=50463910) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position requires both in-state and out-of-state travel, including air and ground transportation.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time , with a minimum of one day per 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:
This position also requires one year of experience abstracting coroner/medical examiner reports for a mortality surveillance system.
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
Do you possess at least one year of experience abstracting coroner/medical examiner reports for a mortality surveillance system?
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
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
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 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
06
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.
07
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
08
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
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SERVE AS A LIAISON AND CONSULTANT
Serve as the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) or the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) liaison and consultant to reporting sources (e.g., coroners, law enforcement, medical examiners), other departments, outside agencies, and other stakeholders to improve data collection, timeliness of data submission, and improve data quality and quantity and respond to requests for information.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience serving as a liaison and consultant with various stakeholders to improve data collection, timeliness of submission, and improve data quality and quantity AND responding to requests for information related to NVDRS or SUDORS reporting systems.
B. I have experience serving as a liaison and consultant with various stakeholders to improve data collection, timeliness of submission, and improve data quality and quantity AND responding to requests for information related to PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE reporting systems NOT related to NVDRS or SUDORS.
C. I have experience serving as a liaison and consultant with various stakeholders to improve data collection, timeliness of submission, or improve data quality and quantity AND responding to requests for information.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
10
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 serving as a liaison and consultant with stakeholders related to data collection, timeliness, quality, quantity and responding to requests for information and the subject matter.
Your level of responsibility.
11
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
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COLLECT, REVIEW, AND ANALYZE INFORMATION
Collect, review and analyze sensitive detailed violent death data (e.g., coroner/ME records, law enforcement reports, autopsy reports, and crime laboratory reports) submitted to the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) or the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS). Make recommendations for initiatives to prevent violence and public health problems.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience collecting, reviewing and analyzing sensitive detailed death data submitted to the NVDRS or SUDORS reporting systems and making recommendations for initiatives to prevent violence and public health problems.
B. I have experience collecting, reviewing and analyzing sensitive detailed death data submitted to PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE reporting systems other than NVDRS or SUDORS. I made recommendations for initiatives to prevent violence and public health problems.
C. I have experience collecting, reviewing and analyzing data submitted to reporting systems NOT related to public health surveillance. I made recommendations for resolutions based on my analysis.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or research design and analysis.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
13
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 collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data and the subject matter.
The type(s) of recommendations you made.
Your level of responsibility.
14
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
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DATA ENTRY
Enter information (e.g., death certificate data, coroner/ME record data, and law enforcement records) into the secure access management services (SAMS), the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS), or the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) on-line database to record details of violent death cases from each county or jurisdiction. Utilize software programs such as Adobe, Access, and Excel to support data entry.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience entering information into NVDRS or SUDORS to record death data AND utilizing software programs such as Adobe, Access, or Excel to support data entry.
B. I have experience entering information into SAMS to record data AND utilizing software programs such as Adobe, Access, or Excel to support data entry. This was NOT related to NVDRS or SUDORS cases.
C. I have experience entering information into a database OR using programs such as Adobe, Access, or Excel.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data entry.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
16
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 entering information into a database, the programs/databases you used, and the subject matter.
Your level of responsibility.
17
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
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Write case summaries in the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) or the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) using CDC guidelines. Write comprehensive statistical reports using Excel, Word, and Power Point for funding sources, Advisory Network, local data providers, state and federal agencies, and media.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing case summaries in NVDRS or SUDORS AND writing comprehensive statistical reports using Excel, Word, and Power Point.
B. I have experience writing case summaries in PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE reporting systems NOT related to NVDRS or SUDORS and writing comprehensive statistical reports using Excel, Word, or Power Point.
C. I have experience writing case summaries AND writing comprehensive statistical reports using Excel, Word, or Power Point.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing or English composition.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
19
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 writing case summaries and statistical reports and the subject matter.
They type(s) of software/programs you used.
Your level of responsibility.
20
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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
