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Public Health Program Administrator

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Salary min: $32.00

Salary max: $49.00


Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45419-34621

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div HIV Hlth

Opening Date

04/15/2026

Closing Date

4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

34621

Position Number

00076763

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 St.

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Lindsey Pitten

Contact Email

lpitten@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Want to utilize your skills by helping to make a difference in the lives of others? The Bureau of Communicable Diseases (Bureau), Division of HIV Health (Division) is looking to fill a Public Health Program Administrator position. This position will support the Division's mission of providing comprehensive HIV prevention capacity building opportunities in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The primary purpose of this position is to develop, coordinate and facilitate capacity building events including trainings, meetings, presentations, conferences, and provider and community engagement.

This position also aids in the development of a provider engagement plan to increase knowledge the Division's syndemic, whole-person approach to HIV prevention. Additionally, this position develops and maintain policies and procedures to ensure provider engagement activities are complete.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, with 2 days in the office. 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.

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 inte

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