Health Officer - Prince George's County Department of Health (Program Manager Senior II) - Non-Physician Option
Introduction
About Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, as well as the Local Behavioral Health Authority. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Prince George's County Department of Health, Capitol Heights MD
Main Purpose of Job
The Prince George's County Department of Health seeks a visionary executive to lead its public health programs affecting the County, including Behavioral Health, Environmental Health, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Family Health Services, Health and Wellness, and the Local Behavioral Health Authority. The individual selected will serve as the County Health Officer under the authority of the Maryland Department of Health and the Prince George's County Executive.
The Prince George's County Department of Health is a comprehensive local health department with a staff of more than 500 employees and an annual budget of approximately $100 million. This position is the ideal role for a driven, highly competitive health professional eager to play a key role and have a large impact within a dynamic community. The Health Officer will advise and/or consult with the County Executive, the Prince George's County Council, and the State Department of Health. The Health Officer will play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of Prince George’s County and positioning the county as one of the healthiest places to live in the United States.
The Health Officer is responsible for the formulation, development, and execution of public health programs reflecting State and local needs and application and/or enforcement of appropriate State laws and regulations of the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Prince George’s County.
Please note that although there are two postings for the Health Officer of the Prince George's County Department of Health (Physician and Non-Physician), only one position is available to be filled.
POSITION DUTIES
Essential job functions and assigned duties include the following:
- Administer public health programs for Prince George’s County, including management of personnel, funds, facilities, and all assets of the Department. Administer the Department’s approximately $100,000,000 operating budget comprised of Core Public Health Funding; County, Federal, and State grant funding; and revenues derived from fee collections. Reallocate budgetary and department resources within the Department to maximize service output.
- Responsible for development, promotion, and management of public health programs for Prince George’s County, including evaluating community needs and initiating new programs as deemed necessary to meet State and County objectives and to achieve a healthy population. Provide clinical oversight of public health programs in the Department.
- Enforce Federal, State, and County laws, rules, and regulations to protect the public health and safety of the population, including environmental health rules.
- Execute policies and procedures established by the State and County as they relate to health matters applicable to Prince George’s County. Direct the development and revision of Departmental policies and procedures in accordance with these rules and regulations.
- Coordinate or combine the resources of health care institutions, social service organizations, public safety personnel, or other agencies to enhance community health.
- Proposes Federal, State, and County laws, rules and regulations pertaining to administration of health services. Provide testimony to the State Legislature and County Council as appropriate concerning new or amended legislation affecting the Department.
- Design or use monitoring tools, like screening, lab records, and vital information, to recognize health risks.
- Develop tools to address behavioral causes of diseases.
- Decide retention, expansion, or abolition of program services and other departmental resources. Integrate the plans, activities and staffing of Department Divisions and Programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a doctorate in public health from an accredited college or university with at least ten years of managerial experience in the field of public health at a local, state and/or federal health agency.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.
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. Please 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).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified 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.
BENEFITS
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.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If 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 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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