Public Health Program Manager I - Limited Service
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 Rural Health Transformation Grant Program. 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. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. This position 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.
- Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
- 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 funded through the Rural Health Transformation Grant Program.
- 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.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- A dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- A generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- A State defined benefit pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
