HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ADVANCED (Healthy Weight Program Coordinator (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL))

Baltimore, MD, United States

GRADE

19\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

\rMDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Baltimore, Maryland\r\r

Main Purpose of Job

This position is eligible for 80% teleworking.\r\r\rThe main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to support, monitor and coordinate a wide range of strategic Statewide healthy weight- and overweight/obesity prevention- programming, policy and planning activities. This position will develop a Statewide Healthy Weight Action Plan and implement specific activities in the plan. This position will also manage budgets and contracts with vendors.\r\r\rAdditionally, this position will work collaboratively with team members of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC), as well as with other department staff members. Such collaborative work will be conducted to oversee targeted action plan activities, as well as to manage procurement, partnerships, and product development. Furthermore, this position will provide input on the evaluation, analysis and development of policies and programs which address the public health challenges presented by overweight/obesity in the State of Maryland.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\rExperience:Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing health care services, policies and programs.\rNotes:\r1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related fieldfor one year of the required experience.\r2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related fieldfor two years of the required experience.\r

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\rThe selected candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience managing Public Health Programs.\r\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\rThe desired candidate should have experience writing public health reports, as well as evidence of such written public health reports.\r\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\rPlease report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\rComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\rIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\rCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.\r

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.\rYou can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\rLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\rIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto, 410-333-5689.Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.\rIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 [email protected].\rAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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