Regional Consultant
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), Atlanta, GA, United States
Pay Grade: K
Who We Are We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer
Make a Professional Impact
– Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
– Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
Achieve Career Longevity
– Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture
– Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
Feel Pride in Where you Work
– Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Responsibilities Under general supervision from the Regional Training and Support Manager, provide training and support for external vital records stakeholders, including county vital records offices, hospitals and health systems, coroners and medical examiner, and funeral homes. Provide training on the use of electronic registration systems and educate stakeholders on the legal requirements for fulfilling their vital records‑related duties.
Provides input and supports the development of standard policies, procedures, and guidelines for local registrars and data providers.
Conducts and coordinates need assessments to identify, develop and implement training solutions that support regional constituents’ needs.
Delivers regular instructor‑led and virtual training and support to local offices and data partners to ensure clarity of expectations, policies, and procedures to ensure data security, quality and completeness.
Reviews local registrar offices and data providers procedures and practices to ensure consistency while identifying best practices and implementing improvements to increase data security and quality.
Collaborates on the development and interpretation of policies and enforcement strategies to support Vital Records’ local registrar and data partners.
Articulates updated and changes to policies and procedures to region.
Develops and implements action plans and monitors progress to ensure objectives are met promptly.
Works with OIG to audit and investigate county offices for potential security and fraudulent risk.
Represents Vital Records local registrar and data provider needs with both internal DPH teams and external groups from public agencies and private sector to coordinate efforts and share best practices to enhance Georgia Vital Records record establishment and issuance.
Performs other assignments as required.
Qualifications High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job‑related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent judgment and creative problem‑solving skills, specifically related to new process design, change management and conflict resolution skills.
Experience with a learning management system (LMS), computer and/or web‑based training delivery.
Previous experience of remote training team experience preferred.
Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.
Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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Who We Are We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer
Make a Professional Impact
– Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
– Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
Achieve Career Longevity
– Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture
– Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
Feel Pride in Where you Work
– Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Responsibilities Under general supervision from the Regional Training and Support Manager, provide training and support for external vital records stakeholders, including county vital records offices, hospitals and health systems, coroners and medical examiner, and funeral homes. Provide training on the use of electronic registration systems and educate stakeholders on the legal requirements for fulfilling their vital records‑related duties.
Provides input and supports the development of standard policies, procedures, and guidelines for local registrars and data providers.
Conducts and coordinates need assessments to identify, develop and implement training solutions that support regional constituents’ needs.
Delivers regular instructor‑led and virtual training and support to local offices and data partners to ensure clarity of expectations, policies, and procedures to ensure data security, quality and completeness.
Reviews local registrar offices and data providers procedures and practices to ensure consistency while identifying best practices and implementing improvements to increase data security and quality.
Collaborates on the development and interpretation of policies and enforcement strategies to support Vital Records’ local registrar and data partners.
Articulates updated and changes to policies and procedures to region.
Develops and implements action plans and monitors progress to ensure objectives are met promptly.
Works with OIG to audit and investigate county offices for potential security and fraudulent risk.
Represents Vital Records local registrar and data provider needs with both internal DPH teams and external groups from public agencies and private sector to coordinate efforts and share best practices to enhance Georgia Vital Records record establishment and issuance.
Performs other assignments as required.
Qualifications High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job‑related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent judgment and creative problem‑solving skills, specifically related to new process design, change management and conflict resolution skills.
Experience with a learning management system (LMS), computer and/or web‑based training delivery.
Previous experience of remote training team experience preferred.
Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.
Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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