Public Health Program Associate 2

Are you interested in a fulfilling career that involves supporting an organization dedicated to safeguarding public health? As the Compliance Coordinator in the product and delivery management area of the Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM) office, your role will be crucial. You will report directly to the Product Compliance and Research Division Administrator and collaborate closely with the compliance team and legal counsel. Join the Department of Health and contribute to their important mission of promoting healthy behaviors, preventing illness and injury, and ensuring the safe provision of quality healthcare for all residents of Pennsylvania.

Your position supports the program’s mission of providing access to medical marijuana for patients with a serious medical condition through a safe and effective method of delivery that balances patient need for access to the latest treatments with patient care and safety. You will coordinate department review of required approvals for BMM medical marijuana products, marketing and promotional materials, packaging and labeling and more. Additionally, you are responsible for analyzing current operational procedures and making recommendations for improvements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position description

.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
In-person trainings and potential in-person meetings in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Public Health Program Associate 1 (commonwealth title);

or
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance;

or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement

is currently

waived

for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to

www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx

and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at

[email protected]

.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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