Public Health Program Associate 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Program Associate 2 to support statewide reporting, funding, and evaluation efforts in Harrisburg. You will collaborate with local health departments to improve accuracy and compliance, contributing to statewide tuberculosis control and sexually transmitted disease initiatives.

Responsibilities include grant oversight, funding evaluation, budget support, expense review, contract monitoring, and surveillance

Qualifications

• One year as Public Health Program Associate 1 or equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health-related fields.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Grant oversight to local health departments to ensure program and grant compliance.
• Funding evaluation by reviewing program needs and procurement standards.
• Budget support by maintaining budget workbooks for proper fund use.
• Expense review to approve invoiced expenses and release funds.
• Contract monitoring by applying evaluation criteria to assess performance.
• Surveillance tracking to monitor data for latent TB infection and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Program experience

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-55594-34611

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div of Tb and Std

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

34611

Position Number

00020323

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00079321

Worksite Address

625 Forster Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Lindsey Pitten

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Communicable Diseases / Division of Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

THE POSITION

Do you want to help move vital public health programs forward as a Public Health Program Associate 2 with the Department of Health? This opportunity lets you support essential reporting, funding, and evaluation processes. You will collaborate with health departments to improve accuracy and compliance. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact on statewide health efforts.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supporting statewide efforts to eliminate tuberculosis by guiding contract oversight and improving surveillance accuracy. You will work with local health departments, review data, and ensure programs align with state and national objectives. As a Public Health Program Associate 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Grant Oversight: Provide guidance to local health departments to support compliance with program and grant requirements
• Funding Evaluation: Recommend funding allocations by reviewing program needs and procurement standards
• Budget Support: Maintain budget workbooks to ensure proper use of designated funds
• Expense Review: Approve documentation for invoiced expenses to confirm accuracy and release funds
• Contract Monitoring: Apply evaluation criteria to assess contract performance and identify improvements
• Surveillance Tracking: Monitor data for latent tuberculosis infection to ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• 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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.