ADMINISTRATIVE DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER (Program Manager IV)

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER

Program Manager IV Recruitment #26-005479-0010 DEPARTMENT MDH Local Health - Somerset County

DATE OPENED 4/24/2026 11

00:00 AM FILING

DEADLINE 5/8/2026 11

59:00 PM SALARY $97,972.00 - $152,528.00/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

HR ANALYST

Michelle Johnson

WORK LOCATION

Somerset GRADE 22 LOCATION

OF POSITION

MDH Somerset County Health Department, Westover MD Main Purpose Of Job The main purpose of the Administrative Deputy Health Officer is to direct and manage the administrative activities of the Somerset County Health Department. This position will be responsible for the direction, supervision and guidance of all administrative and support services, major programs, and policy development subject to the final approval of the Health Officer.

Major programs include:

Planning and Communications, Prevention and Local Behavioral Health Authority. This position is designated as emergency essential and may require evening and weekend hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health or related field, and five years of professional experience in health service administration and two years of experience supervising professional staff. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health or a closely related field and an additional two years of experience in health service administration will substitute for the Master's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess experience with budget creation and oversight and grant management as well as experience managing public health programs or public health administration.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to your application. Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provideplete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE

OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER

INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly rmended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Helpmaryland. Appropriate amodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland ismitted to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.