State Of Arkansas Little Rock , AR 72215
Posted 3 weeks ago
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22105659
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 04/12/24
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,674.37
Administration
Additional Preferences:
Skilled in planning, organizing, and managing program or project activities to meet established objectives.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficient use of MS Office Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Must be bilingual (Spanish).
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to review and analyze financial data and develop budgets.
May require work beyond normal working hours. Some travel may be required.
Hiring Official: M. Amador
Recruitment Contact: Andrea.Flowers-Fells@arkansas.gov
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Class Code: L053C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00
Summary
The Health Program Specialist I is responsible for planning, developing, initiating, and maintaining public health programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Trains, supervises, and coordinates work schedules of public health program staff. Determines health program goals and objectives based on state and agency directives, and existing laws and regulations.
Assists in monitoring program effectiveness and cost analyses, in forecasting program service needs and budget, in writing grants and obtaining program funding, and in preparing supporting financial reports and documents. Maintains consistent contact with federal, state, and local officials, and members of the community served by the public health program. Communicates goals and policies of the health program in meetings, committees, conferences, and workgroups. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of public health program administration. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats. Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in public health, public health administration, public administration or related field. OR The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public health, public healthadministration, public administration or related field; plus one year of experience in healthprogram administration or operations.
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
None
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
State Of Arkansas