Public Health Program Manager I

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

3d•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 treatment programs. This role focuses on program development, compliance, and grant management to ensure high-quality treatment services for Vermonters. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are needed to facilitate coordinating multiple activities across many stakeholders are necessary. While most work is performed in the office at standard state hours, some travel for site visits is required. The Program Manager will collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen substance use disorder service systems and improve health outcomes.

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 treatment programs.
Focus on program development, compliance, and grant management.
Ensure high-quality treatment services for Vermonters.
Collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen substance use disorder service 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