CITY OF CANTON
Health Promotion & Planning Director
CITY OF CANTON - East Canton, Ohio, United States, 44730
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Starting Salary: $72,894
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Employment with the Canton City Public Health comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.
Applicants must apply at
governmentjobs.com
. Applicants
MUST
submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.
This is an
open
examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age. Position Summary:This is a member of Canton City Public Health’s senior leadership team with the responsibility of providing high-level oversight, direction and planning for the Health Promotion and Planning (HPP) division. Oversees funding, programming, supervision and establishment of existing and new programming in the HPP service area. Programming in HPP includes emergency preparedness, epidemiology, community engagement, health equity, workforce development, overdose education and naloxone distribution program (OENDP), and organizational excellence (public health accreditation (PHAB), performance management and quality improvement). These disciplines, also known as Public Health Foundational Capabilities, create the infrastructure needed to ensure delivery of quality public health protections, programs, and activities that are key to achieving improved community health, well-being and equitable outcomes. The position performs with independence in decision-making and reports to the Health Commissioner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:LeadershipDirects, plans, supervises and coordinates projects and initiatives for the department in the program areas above, with the goal of advancing the mission of Canton City Public Health and improving the overall well-being of the community.Collaborates with community partners and stakeholders, and, while taking a visible role, directs the coordination and alignment of the state health assessment (SHA), community health assessment (CHA), community health improvement plan (CHIP), CCPH’s strategic plan and its performance measures.Directs and supports department-wide plans for quality improvement, strategic planning, health equity and workforce development. Also supports the planning and implementation of other plans as identified by agency leadership.Works across the department to achieve buy-in across divisions and promote the work of HPP for the agency.Participates on the department leadership team and contributes to decisions on department issues, policies and strategic initiatives. Facilitates regular HPP staff meetings for information sharing, team building and strategic planning.Provides vision, leadership and management of day-to-day operations of HPP to ensure efficient division operations.Directs, monitors and evaluates HPP’s financial portfolio to fund activities with appropriate funding streams, while using funding in a responsible and compliant manner. Manages daily budgeting activities, including securing quotes, requesting purchase orders and paying invoices.Negotiates contract terms with outside vendors/partners to meet the needs of programming; Coordinates with the Board of Health on approval of contracts/grants.Identifies, compiles, drafts and applies for grant opportunities to sustain and grow HPP programming. Tracks and meets grant deliverables and timeframes related to HPP programs. Collects and reports required, timely and accurate data and progress reports to ensure consistent funding.Provides direct supervision, career development and technical assistance for HPP staff.Coordinates and directs HPP staffing requirements, personnel recruitment, training, onboarding, performance evaluation systems, disciplinary actions and oversees personnel processes.Develops and revises job positions/descriptions to meet changing program needs.Supervises direct report staff: assigns duties; approves work schedules, time cards and time accounting; completes employee evaluations, career development and disciplinary actions (as necessary); oversees work product accuracy and completeness, etc.Creates and revises processes and policies to ensure efficient HPP operations.Using a data driven approach, sets goals for HPP programming with program owners.Promotes the incorporation of CCPH’s mission, vision and values into all HPP’s work.Informs and interprets national, state, local and department activities to the Board of Health, the public and other professionals (data, information, program, legal implications).Orients CCPH Board of Health, CCPH leadership, CCPH staff, and other stakeholders on HPP functions by compiling and disseminating management/Board reports, summaries or instructional/educational materials.Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned, with a focus on harnessing and aligning community resources to advance the health of all community members.OtherPerforms the duties of any HPP employee as needed for coverage of workload.Provides support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials:
The following must be acquired prior to initial hire:Master’s degree from an accredited university in public health, nursing, environmental health, public administration, epidemiology, statistics or relevant field.Minimum of three years relevant experience with demonstrated, increased responsibility, preferably at a public health agency.Working knowledge of epidemiological principles.Experience with accreditation best practices, preferably Public Health Accreditation Board processes, standards, and measures.Individual should embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health and harm reduction principles.Ability to interpret and apply Federal & State regulations, procedures, policies into all aspects of the work.Proficiency in PC operation and the use of email, Internet browsers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software and other web-based collaboration tools.Valid Ohio driver’s license.
The following must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire, but must be acquired after hiring within 6 months. Training will be provided for all of these credentials:Have or acquire certification in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700.Lean/Six Sigma yellow belt certificate.
Work Environment:The work setting is primarily in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. Occasional lifting of 25 lbs. Requires frequent meetings with department personnel, stakeholders and members of the community. Meetings will often occur outside of the department offices in the community. Will require frequent adjustments to a typical work schedule to accommodate the needs of the community (nights and weekends). Requires occasional travel outside of the area and overnight for training, meetings and conferences. City vehicle can be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval.
Benefits:This Position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System. Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.IMPORTANT NOTICESHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLESS TESTING IS NEEDED TO MERGE APPLICANTS ONTO AN EXISTING LIST. NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
RATINGYour name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.*DISCLAIMER*All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANSAs provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who has been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTPursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for
MAY
be subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONBe advised that candidates
MAY
be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCEReasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENTAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Forchione, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
330-489-3360#J-18808-Ljbffr
Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.
Employment with the Canton City Public Health comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.
Applicants must apply at
governmentjobs.com
. Applicants
MUST
submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.
This is an
open
examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age. Position Summary:This is a member of Canton City Public Health’s senior leadership team with the responsibility of providing high-level oversight, direction and planning for the Health Promotion and Planning (HPP) division. Oversees funding, programming, supervision and establishment of existing and new programming in the HPP service area. Programming in HPP includes emergency preparedness, epidemiology, community engagement, health equity, workforce development, overdose education and naloxone distribution program (OENDP), and organizational excellence (public health accreditation (PHAB), performance management and quality improvement). These disciplines, also known as Public Health Foundational Capabilities, create the infrastructure needed to ensure delivery of quality public health protections, programs, and activities that are key to achieving improved community health, well-being and equitable outcomes. The position performs with independence in decision-making and reports to the Health Commissioner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:LeadershipDirects, plans, supervises and coordinates projects and initiatives for the department in the program areas above, with the goal of advancing the mission of Canton City Public Health and improving the overall well-being of the community.Collaborates with community partners and stakeholders, and, while taking a visible role, directs the coordination and alignment of the state health assessment (SHA), community health assessment (CHA), community health improvement plan (CHIP), CCPH’s strategic plan and its performance measures.Directs and supports department-wide plans for quality improvement, strategic planning, health equity and workforce development. Also supports the planning and implementation of other plans as identified by agency leadership.Works across the department to achieve buy-in across divisions and promote the work of HPP for the agency.Participates on the department leadership team and contributes to decisions on department issues, policies and strategic initiatives. Facilitates regular HPP staff meetings for information sharing, team building and strategic planning.Provides vision, leadership and management of day-to-day operations of HPP to ensure efficient division operations.Directs, monitors and evaluates HPP’s financial portfolio to fund activities with appropriate funding streams, while using funding in a responsible and compliant manner. Manages daily budgeting activities, including securing quotes, requesting purchase orders and paying invoices.Negotiates contract terms with outside vendors/partners to meet the needs of programming; Coordinates with the Board of Health on approval of contracts/grants.Identifies, compiles, drafts and applies for grant opportunities to sustain and grow HPP programming. Tracks and meets grant deliverables and timeframes related to HPP programs. Collects and reports required, timely and accurate data and progress reports to ensure consistent funding.Provides direct supervision, career development and technical assistance for HPP staff.Coordinates and directs HPP staffing requirements, personnel recruitment, training, onboarding, performance evaluation systems, disciplinary actions and oversees personnel processes.Develops and revises job positions/descriptions to meet changing program needs.Supervises direct report staff: assigns duties; approves work schedules, time cards and time accounting; completes employee evaluations, career development and disciplinary actions (as necessary); oversees work product accuracy and completeness, etc.Creates and revises processes and policies to ensure efficient HPP operations.Using a data driven approach, sets goals for HPP programming with program owners.Promotes the incorporation of CCPH’s mission, vision and values into all HPP’s work.Informs and interprets national, state, local and department activities to the Board of Health, the public and other professionals (data, information, program, legal implications).Orients CCPH Board of Health, CCPH leadership, CCPH staff, and other stakeholders on HPP functions by compiling and disseminating management/Board reports, summaries or instructional/educational materials.Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned, with a focus on harnessing and aligning community resources to advance the health of all community members.OtherPerforms the duties of any HPP employee as needed for coverage of workload.Provides support functions in response to public health emergencies as directed by the Health Commissioner.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials:
The following must be acquired prior to initial hire:Master’s degree from an accredited university in public health, nursing, environmental health, public administration, epidemiology, statistics or relevant field.Minimum of three years relevant experience with demonstrated, increased responsibility, preferably at a public health agency.Working knowledge of epidemiological principles.Experience with accreditation best practices, preferably Public Health Accreditation Board processes, standards, and measures.Individual should embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health and harm reduction principles.Ability to interpret and apply Federal & State regulations, procedures, policies into all aspects of the work.Proficiency in PC operation and the use of email, Internet browsers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software and other web-based collaboration tools.Valid Ohio driver’s license.
The following must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire, but must be acquired after hiring within 6 months. Training will be provided for all of these credentials:Have or acquire certification in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700.Lean/Six Sigma yellow belt certificate.
Work Environment:The work setting is primarily in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. Occasional lifting of 25 lbs. Requires frequent meetings with department personnel, stakeholders and members of the community. Meetings will often occur outside of the department offices in the community. Will require frequent adjustments to a typical work schedule to accommodate the needs of the community (nights and weekends). Requires occasional travel outside of the area and overnight for training, meetings and conferences. City vehicle can be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval.
Benefits:This Position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System. Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.IMPORTANT NOTICESHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLESS TESTING IS NEEDED TO MERGE APPLICANTS ONTO AN EXISTING LIST. NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
RATINGYour name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.*DISCLAIMER*All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANSAs provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who has been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTPursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for
MAY
be subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONBe advised that candidates
MAY
be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCEReasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENTAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Forchione, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
330-489-3360#J-18808-Ljbffr