Health Preparedness Assist. Bureau Chief (20098650 - Health Planning Administrator 3) - copy
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Bureau Chief within the Bureau of Health Preparedness. The position supports statewide emergency preparedness and response efforts, working with the Bureau Chief, program managers, and agency leadership to advance engagement and accountability. The role provides leadership and administrative oversight for bureau operations, helps develop managers and staff, and supports statewide or local disaster responses. The position may involve 24/7 emergency response deployments. The Bureau of Health Preparedness prepares for and responds to public health threats, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and radiological emergencies. It also oversees federal funding related to public health and hospital preparedness. The bureau uses an all-hazards approach to support Ohio's readiness. This is a permanent, full-time, exempt hourly position located at 246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. The starting rate is $44.38 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $46.88 after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. The selected candidate must complete a criminal background check and urinalysis before appointment.
Requirements
- Five years of experience planning and administering health programs, commensurate with the approved position description; or completion of a graduate core program in public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or another health-related field, or public policy and management/public administration or business administration, plus two years of experience planning and administering health programs; or two years of experience as a Health Planning Administrator 1; or 12 months of experience as a Health Planning Administrator 2; or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in guiding teams through complex or high-pressure situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and coach others and foster a positive work culture.
- Experience collaborating across divisions and with executive leadership.
- Clear and concise communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for bureau operations, including workforce management, program planning, and policy implementation.
- Partner with the Bureau Chief and agency leadership on statewide emergency preparedness and response planning, and act on behalf of the Bureau Chief as assigned.
- Lead and develop managers and staff, cultivating an engaged, positive, and collaborative culture while strengthening communication and employee relations.
- Direct and coordinate multi-program work plans, budgets, and federal grant activities, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements and agency priorities.
- Represent the bureau with internal and external partners, respond to inquiries, participate in interagency workgroups, and support emergency response operations as needed, including 24/7 deployments.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
