Public Health Program Manager I - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an experienced Public Health Program Manager to lead and oversee programs supporting substance use recovery residences funded through the Vermont Department of Health. This role focuses on program development, compliance, and grant management to ensure high-quality recovery housing and supportive services. The Program Manager will collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen recovery systems and improve health outcomes. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time, established for specially funded projects or programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields AND one (1) year or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields AND two (2) years or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
OR Two (2) years or more of experience as a Public Health Specialist II.
OR One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist III.
Private means of transportation must be available for required travel.
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

Experience leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee programs supporting substance use recovery residences.
Focus on program development, compliance, and grant management.
Ensure high-quality recovery housing and supportive services.
Collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen recovery systems and improve health outcomes.