Public Health Program Manager I (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Public Health is seeking a proactive public health professional to coordinate local chemical emergency planning and oversee annual reporting, data collection, and QA processes. The role includes writing for newsletters, trainings, and annual reports, with opportunities to lead sub-committees.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field and one year of relevant experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
• One year of experience in public health conducting or coordinating services, programs, or educational activities.
• Master’s degree in public health or public administration may substitute for the required experience.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local chemical emergency planning committee activity under authority of the State Emergency Response Commission.
• Oversee annual chemical facility inventory reporting, database management, and public information coordination.
• Provide written content for publications including newsletters, training announcements, website updates, and annual report.
• Oversee all program data collection and document quality assurance; perform related duties as required.
• Develop and organize sub-committee planning groups.
• Respond to and provide leadership for public health emergencies and significant events.

Skills

hazardous materials

emergency preparedness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Under direction, this position coordinates local chemical emergency planning committee activity under authority of the State Emergency Response Commission, including annual chemical facility inventory reporting oversight, database management, public information coordination, and sub-committee planning groups organization. It provides written content for publications including newsletters, training announcements, website updates, and annual report. It is responsible for overseeing all program data collection and documenting quality assurance; performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience and training in hazardous materials and emergency preparedness.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist license.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Promotes, establishes, or expands health care services or educational programming throughout the community;

Collects and analyzes data relevant to health care services or educational programs;

Responds to health related questions and serves as a department representative on boards and committees in the community;

Evaluates program, ensures compliance to standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operations;

Provides technical assistance, provides resources to, or conducts educational programs for civic groups, health organizations, employee groups, and others;

Develops and implements procedures for a health care service or educational program;

Prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for a health program;

Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events;

May have limited supervisory responsibility;

May participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in public health conducting or coordinating services, programs, or educational activities. Substitution(s): Possession of a master’s degree in public health or public administration may substitute for the required experience.

Some positions allocated to this classification may require State of Ohio certification or licensure due to the nature of or the funding requirements for the program.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.

Recruitment #: 26-1744-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer