Public Health Program Manager I - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

1d•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 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.

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.

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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
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