Public Policy Associate Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Overview
The Vermont Department of Health Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is hiring a Public Health Specialist III to join the Respiratory Health Team (Asthma and COPD Programs) to help administer and implement two Center for Disease Control and Prevention grants to expand awareness and advance best practice guideline care to improve respiratory health outcomes for adults and children. We are seeking a bright, energetic, dedicated, well-organized public health professional and team player.
Examples of work include preparing elements for federal applications and reporting requirements, monitoring subrecipient grants and contracts and program work performed by subrecipients, vendors, and/or program partners in the community. The position works with the program manager to identify, plan and implement program solutions, refinements and provide technical assistance. The respiratory public health specialist will be involved in implementing respiratory health initiatives and performance, including asthma-friendly schools, COPD and Asthma Program webpage content and accessibility, expand community outreach, including helping with tailored supports, and participate on advisories and committees to be a public health voice and foster collaboration to improve more comprehensive respiratory health systems. Ideal candidates should understand the root causes of health inequities and have familiarity with initiating and maintaining collaboration across sectors and with diverse partners to improve the health of populations experiencing the greatest respiratory health risks and disparities.
Who May Apply
This position, Public Health Specialist III - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55542), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact Karen Casper at karen.casper@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, 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.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. Stress may be anticipated in dealing with emotional situations involving application of programs, especially in dealing with families and in the allocation of program resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
OR
Associate degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social work, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and three (3) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
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, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
OR
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, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
OR
One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist II.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.