Regulatory Specialist (Public Health Program Administrator)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health seeks a Regulatory Specialist to strengthen oversight of licensed health facilities across the state. The role involves drafting regulatory language, analyzing laws, and supporting policy decisions with thorough research and stakeholder coordination.

You will work with program staff and policy teams to develop standards, communicate requirements, and help guide statewide health regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Issue studies: conduct studies of programs to identify regulatory needs, gather information, and draft recommendations.
• Regulation review: analyze state and federal regulations, review proposed legislation, and assist in drafting regulatory language.
• Research support: research topics, collect data from sources, and summarize findings for decision makers.
• Standards comparison: compare regulatory standards across states, organizations, and accreditation bodies to support policy development.
• Stakeholder coordination: attend meetings with program managers, review impacts of initiatives, and help address public comments.
• Policy assistance: draft policies, prepare reports, maintain project materials, and support scheduling and documentation needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Explore a bold new path with the Department of Health (DOH) as a Regulatory Specialist, where your work plays a powerful role in strengthening oversight of licensed health facilities across the state. Each day brings significant opportunities to dive into complex issues, shape influential regulatory updates, and contribute to key decisions that guide statewide health standards. You will collaborate with program staff, policy teams, and other professionals who depend on your insight and strong analytical skills. Elevate your career with a team that recognizes your expertise, fuels your development, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

This position supports the development, review, and analysis of regulations for programs under the Bureau of Health Facilities and Home Care Services (BHFHCS). The work helps ensure that policies, standards, and requirements are well researched and clearly communicated. As a Regulatory Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Issue Studies: Conduct studies of programs to identify regulatory needs, gather information, and draft recommendations
• Regulation Review: Analyze state and federal regulations, review proposed legislation, and assist in drafting regulatory language
• Research Support: Research assigned topics, collect data from various sources, and summarize findings for decision makers
• Standards Comparison: Compare regulatory standards across states, organizations, and accreditation bodies to support policy development
• Stakeholder Coordination: Attend meetings with program managers, review impacts of initiatives, and help address public comments
• Policy Assistance: Draft policies, prepare reports, maintain project materials, and support scheduling and documentation needs

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to three days per week. You will report to the office two 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years 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.

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.

• 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.