Position Title: Public Health Administrator IV - Public Health Laboratory

Salary: Hourly: $40.86 || Annual: $85,000

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.



Minimum Requirements:
  • One year of experience as a Public Health Administrator III. 

 OR 

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in public health or a field related to public health. 

AND 

  • Six (6) years of professional public health program experience including four (4) years at a management or supervisory level. 

 

OR 

 

  • Master’s Degree in public health, public administration, hospital administration or a related field 

AND 

  • Five (5) years of professional public health program management experience 

 

OR 


  •  Any equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable to the Allegheny County Health Department 

 

 Education & College Transcripts

If you are claiming college education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted. 

Condition of Employment

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. 

Employment Type

  • Full-Time, Mid-Senior Level.
  • This position is contingent upon grant funding


Relevant Experience

You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.

Who is Eligible

Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.

Weights

  • Minimum Requirements - 65%
  • Relevant Skills & Experience - 15%
  • Supplemental Questions - 20%


Supplemental Questions

Per the weights (above), the responses to these questions are a significant portion of how an application is scored and hold high value in screening candidates. For these pre-interview questions, in order to provide a thorough/full answer, a typical structure to an interview answer is recommended to be used, i.e. STAR approach (1. Situation/Setting, 2. Task(s) that you were tasked to do, 3. Actions which you took, 4. The result(s) of your actions).

You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.


  1. Describe your past experience managing laboratory inventory, supply chains, and vendor relationships in a regulated laboratory environment. 
  2. Explain how you prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy while supporting high-volume or time-sensitive laboratory operations. 
  3. Describe your experience working effectively with staff from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional disciplines, and communication styles in a laboratory or public health setting. 
  4. Describe your management and communication style, including how you support staff performance, promote accountability, and ensure clear information flow across laboratory teams. 


Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)

Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.

This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.

Purpose

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.

In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.

Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Position Summary:

This is highly responsible administrative, management and professional work directing, developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health and clinical services within the Allegheny County Health Department.   

 An employee in this class reports to the Deputy Director of their respective bureau and provides consultation and advisement to the Director of the Health Department and/or Deputy Director regarding the direction, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of major public health programs of critical importance to the population of the entire county. The work involves assessment of public health needs, developing program policy, goals, and priorities, and evaluating the results.  Responsibilities also include the normal administrative functions relating to the development of grant proposals, administration of grants, budgeting and expenditure control, managing and supporting the workforce and assisting in optimal use of clinical and administrative offices spaces.  Supervision is exercised over lower-level administrators, and professional, technical, and clerical personnel.  The employee is expected to function with a high degree of independence with only general supervision from the Deputy Director or the Director of the Health Department who evaluates work for adherence to department policies and for accomplishment of objectives. 



Overview:

Fringe Benefits

  • Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.


Perks Working for ACHD

  • Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.



Duties:

  • Plans and directs a major county-wide public health program(s). 
  • Integrates and coordinates public health program activities, participant care, and outside public health related agencies. 
  • Develops procedures to assess public health needs, accomplish program objectives, changes policies and procedures as required or recommends such changes to the Deputy Director or the Director of the Health Department. 
  • Interprets department policies and procedures to and consults with outside private and public health related agencies, professional and community groups, local officials and the public. 
  • Analyzes public health data and prepares statistical summaries or reports to evaluate program effectiveness or trends. 
  • Identifies, prepares and/or directs the preparation of grant proposals, administers grants, develops budgets and expenditure control procedures, and methods for the most effective utilization of personnel. 
  • Aids community groups in the promotion and improvement of public health conditions. 
  • Coordinates and evaluates public health education programs. 
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with community groups, common health care provides, and other agencies to improve health outcomes, health disparities, and access to care.  
  • Develops, renews, and revises all contracts between external parties and the bureau. 
  • Keeps the Deputy Director or the Director of the Health Department informed of major program accomplishments or problems. 
  • Supervises subordinate supervisors. 
  • Collaborates with programs across the Health Department and other county departments to ensure effective and cost- effective programming. Evaluates effectiveness of public health education programs. 
  • Supervises lower-level administrators, professional, technical and clerical personnel. 
  • Responds to emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.  
  • Performs other duties as required, requested and/or assigned.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Theory, principles, practices and current developments and techniques in the field of public health. 
  • Principles and practices of public administration. 
  • State and Federal laws and regulations governing public health. 
  • Functions and resources of Federal and State agencies in the public health field. 
  • Principles of effective supervision. 
  • Basic statistics. 
  • Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and other database programs. 

Skill in:

  • Public Administration 
  • Supervisory Skills 
  • Budget Analysis 
  • Policies & Procedures Development 
  • Employee Relations 
  • Communication 
  • Organization Skills 
  • Time Management  
  • Public Health  
  • Microsoft Office  

Ability to:

  • Plan and direct major public health programs involving the expenditure of substantial funds and the management of a large staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel. 
  • Establish effective working relationships with high-level representatives of outside health related agencies at the local, state and federal levels, professional and community groups and the public. 
  • Direct, coordinate and control effectively large public health programs of considerable importance to the community. 
  • Exercise sound judgment in making decisions. 
  • Collect and analyze public health statistical data and the implications of such data. 
  • Work effectively with subordinates, other department personnel, and representatives of commercial firms and the public.  
  • Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.  
  • Organized and detailed oriented.  
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of employees. 
  • Work independently and in a team environment.  
  • Respond to Public Health Emergencies.  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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