Public Health Program Administrator

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48004-34621

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div HIV Hlth

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

5/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

34621

Position Number

50610954

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00079311

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Communicable Diseases / Division of HIV Health

Worksite Address

625 Forster Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Lindsey Pitten

Contact Email

THE POSITION

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a rewarding Commonwealth opportunity that impacts Pennsylvanians? Do you utilize solid analytical and diagnostic skills to deliver sound decisions? The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Health is seeking a dedicated Public Health Program Administrator. If you are passionate about finding answers and developing solutions that will benefit citizens living with or are at risk for developing HIV, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will support a full continuum of HIV related services for individuals in Pennsylvania who are at risk of or living with HIV. You will administer the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program for the DOH Ryan White Part B (RWB) Program and assist with the administration of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program. You will also assist with federal grant application activities to ensure the receipt of federal funding for all HIV services and HOPWA as well as provide fiscal recommendations for budget planning and allocating of resources to grantees. This role requires the ability to carefully interpret and analyze information as well as a genuine desire to advocate for resources, services, and policies that will help vulnerable populations achieve health equity. In addition, you will contribute to division integration activities to ensure a comprehensive approach to HIV service delivery in Pennsylvania.

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. 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, PA. 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 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.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.