Public Health Program Manager I (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

About The Position

Under direction, coordinates local chemical emergency planning committee activity under the authority of the State Emergency Response Commission. The role oversees annual chemical facility inventory reporting, manages databases, coordinates public information, and organizes subcommittee planning groups. It provides written content for publications such as newsletters, training announcements, website updates, and the annual report. The position oversees program data collection and documents quality assurance, and performs related duties as required. Examples of work may include promoting or expanding community health care services or educational programming; collecting and analyzing relevant data; responding to health-related questions and representing the department on community boards and committees; evaluating programs for compliance and recommending changes; providing technical assistance and educational programs; developing and implementing program procedures; preparing reports on program activities, facilities, and funding; and providing leadership during public health emergencies and significant events. The position may have limited supervisory responsibility and may participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives. A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in public health conducting or coordinating services, programs, or educational activities are required. A master's degree in public health or public administration may substitute for the required experience. Some positions in this classification may require State of Ohio certification or licensure based on program requirements or funding, and some may require a valid driver's license. Previous hazardous materials and emergency preparedness experience and training, and Registered Environmental Health Specialist licensure, are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
One year of experience in public health conducting or coordinating services, programs, or educational activities; a master's degree in public health or public administration may substitute for this experience.
Some positions may require State of Ohio certification or licensure based on the nature or funding requirements of the program.
Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and training in hazardous materials and emergency preparedness.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate local chemical emergency planning committee activity under the authority of the State Emergency Response Commission.
Oversee annual chemical facility inventory reporting.
Manage program databases and coordinate public information.
Organize subcommittee planning groups.
Prepare written content for newsletters, training announcements, website updates, and the annual report.
Oversee program data collection and document quality assurance.
Promote, establish, or expand community health care services or educational programming.
Collect and analyze data relevant to health care services or educational programs.
Respond to health-related questions and represent the department on community boards and committees.
Evaluate programs for compliance with standards and requirements and recommend changes to services, materials, or operations.
Provide technical assistance, resources, or educational programs to civic groups, health organizations, employee groups, and others.
Develop and implement procedures for a health care service or educational program.
Prepare reports detailing health program activities, facilities, and funding.
Respond to and provide leadership for public health emergencies and significant events.
Perform related duties as required.