Public Health Policy Advisor

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

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About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health has an exciting opportunity to be a part of the leadership team that helps shape public health in Vermont. The successful candidate for the Public Health Policy Advisor will be responsible for policy and planning leadership at a senior professional level and work on a wide range of complex policy initiatives in the area of public health, health care, and environmental health as well as rule writing and rule promulgation. The role involves extensive interactions with Department and Agency leadership, members of the legislature as well as local and state partners. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team. This position will have a duty station in Waterbury. It is expected that the Public Health Policy Advisor will have excellent research and writing abilities, and legal and/or public policy development experience. Familiarization with the Administrative Procedures Act and the legislative process is a plus. The role involves extensive interactions with Department and Agency leadership; Department directors and staff; members of the legislature; stakeholder groups; and local and state partners. Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of the Public Health Policy Director.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in public administration, political science, public health or a related field AND three (3) years of experience at a professional level in government relations, public health or health policy.
• Law degree AND two (2) years of experience at a professional level in government relations, public health or health policy.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Health.
• Familiarization with the Administrative Procedures Act and the legislative process

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees