Public Health Program Manager II

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

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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 and other services funded through the Vermont Department of Health. This role focuses on program development, compliance, and grant management to ensure high-quality substance use disorder programming and supportive services. The Program Manager will collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen the substance use disorder 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 two (2) years or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
• 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 three (3) years or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
• One (1) year or more of experience as a Public Health Program Manager I.
• 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

• Supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee programs supporting substance use treatment and other services funded through the Vermont Department of Health.
• Focus on program development, compliance, and grant management.
• Ensure high-quality substance use disorder programming and supportive services.
• Collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to strengthen the substance use disorder systems and improve health outcomes.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 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 reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level