Public Health Administrator I

DHSS/Public Health; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHSS/Public Health is seeking a Public Health Administrator I to lead the coordination of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH, ensuring alignment and a unified statewide response.

The role oversees volunteer management, reports to the Section Chief of EMS Preparedness, and collaborates with internal and external partners to identify gaps and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 6 months experience in public health administration including policy implementation and program direction.
• 3 years experience in public health planning with analysis of programs, projects, and health data.
• 6 months experience in strategic planning with multi-year objective setting.
• 6 months experience in contract management and compliance.
• 6 months experience in staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH.
• Oversee volunteer management and liaison with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal emergency management requirements.

Skills

Public health administration

Policy implementation

Program direction

Strategic planning

Contract management

Staff supervision

Emergency response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This Public Health Administrator I position leads the coordination of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH, ensuring operational alignment and unified statewide response. The role oversees volunteer management, reports to the Section Chief of EMS Preparedness, and works with internal and external partners to identify gaps and ensure compliance with state and federal emergency management requirements.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 6 months experience in public health administration including policy implementation and program direction
• 3 years experience in public health planning with analysis of programs, projects, and health data
• 6 months experience in strategic planning with multi-year objective setting
• 6 months experience in contract management and compliance
• 6 months experience in staff supervision