GRADE 24\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION MDH

Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, Baltimore MD\r\n Main Purpose of Job The\r\nChief of Local Health Strategy and Infrastructure (Chief) within the Public\r\nHealth Services Administration will serve as a key leader both within the\r\nPublic Health Services Administration and more broadly across Maryland\r\nDepartment of Health on implementing initiatives that support enhanced\r\ncoordination between state and local policies and program implementation. The\r\nChief will provide policy and operational guidance and support for Maryland's\r\n24 local health officers, as well as engage them in local health policy and\r\nprogram design and updates.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nChief will also be responsive to inquiries from local health officers and,\r\nthrough delegated authority by the Deputy Secretary for Public Health, provide direct strategic guidance and\r\nadministrative oversight for the 23 local health officers who report to the\r\nDeputy Secretary. This position will provide critical coordination and\r\nleadership to local health officers in managing their collective more than $1\r\nbillion budgets and 3,760 state employees.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nChief will engage directly with all 24 local health officers on questions or\r\nconcerns around state policies that impact their jurisdictions and across MDH\r\nleadership to ensure strong coordination between state and local public health\r\ninfrastructure in Maryland. This position will report directly to the Deputy\r\nSecretary for Public Health Services, but coordination across MDH leadership in\r\nregard to local health policy. In particular, this position will be a resource\r\nto Public Health and Behavioral Health leadership within MDH.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Chief will directly manage a team that will\r\nimplement projects to enhance process clarity, engage local health officers\r\nthroughout MDH, and ensure local health departments are integrated into Public\r\nHealth strategies throughout MDH as the most critical public health program\r\nimplementer and community engagement partner. The Chief will hold the delegated\r\nauthority of the Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services to provide\r\nmentorship and policy and operational guidance for local health officers and\r\nsupport their teams, as appropriate and/or requested, including but not limited\r\nto, approving local health officer timesheets, local health department\r\nsecondary employment requests, and local health out-of-state travel requests.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of administrative or professional health and human services experience, including three (3) years at a supervisory or managerial level.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Note:

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Demonstrated leadership experience within a local public health environment\r\n Strong people management skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams\r\n A steadfast commitment to operational excellence\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.\r\nApplicants 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 provide complete 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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. 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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.

Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n