Public Health Program Administrator

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-59786-34621
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Div Ntrtn Phys Act
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 34621
Position Number: 50685129
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00079241
Worksite Address: 625 Forster Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Chris Noble
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction/Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity


THE POSITION


Are you looking for a rewarding public health role where your leadership directly advances statewide wellness? As a Public Health Program Administrator in the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, you will shape programs that improve nutrition and promote active lifestyles for Pennsylvania children and families. Be a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to collaborative leadership, lasting community change, and the health and vitality of all residents-apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on planning, guiding, and evaluating public health strategies that support childhood obesity prevention. It requires strong coordination, analytical skills, and collaboration with partners at the federal, state, and local levels. As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Gather data, develop goals, and guide public health strategies to improve nutrition and physical activity
• Partnership Coordination: Maintain relationships with agencies, stakeholders, and community groups to support program implementation
• Policy Analysis: Review regulations and legislation to inform program decisions and prepare formal analyses
• Evaluation Oversight: Develop tools, monitor outcomes, and identify improvements to strengthen program effectiveness
• Grant Management: Prepare applications, oversee contracts, and ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Communication Support: Create clear materials, share program updates, and explain evidence-based practices to partners and stakeholders

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. This position requires working on-site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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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*Eligibility rules apply.
01


Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (formerly Public Health Program Assistant Administrator) for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03


How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess 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?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

04


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05


How much graduate coursework have you completed in public health, health services administration, health care administration, health education, public health administration, public administration, nursing, epidemiology, social work, nutrition, hospital administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business administration, or education?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 30 credits or more
• 15 but less than 30 credits
• Less than 15 credits
• None

06


You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

07



WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MANAGES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS Manages the implementation of one or more public health programs or related components of a program (e.g. cancer; newborn screening; sexually transmitted diseases; diabetes; public health education; professional education; health care provider recruitment; quality assurance; and health plan regulations).
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY managing the implementation of public health programs or related components of a program. I have developed the goals and objectives of the public health programs.
• B. I have experience AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM implementing public health programs or related components of a program; but I DID NOT develop the goals and objectives of the public health programs.
• C. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY implementing public health programs or related components of a program; but I DID NOT develop the goals and objectives of the public health programs.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public health administration, Community Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, or Epidemiology.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type of programs you managed.
3. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
4. Your level of responsibility.

09


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION Provides consultation and technical assistance to various state, federal, and local health service agencies, providers, contractors, consumer organizations and the general public concerning the operation and coordination of public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of program services.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing consultation and technical assistance to various state, federal, and local health service agencies, providers, contractors, consumer organizations and the general public concerning the operation and coordination of public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of program services.
• B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation ONLY TO PROVIDERS AND CONTRACTORS, regarding public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports; but I DID NOT provide assistance or consultation to various state, federal and local health service agencies, consumer organizations, and the general public.
• C. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation ONLY TO VARIOUS STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL HEALTH SERVICE AGENCIES, CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC regarding public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports; but I DID NOT provide assistance or consultation to providers and contractors.
• D. I have experience ASSISTING OTHERS more experienced than I in providing technical assistance and consultation to various state, federal, and local health service agencies, providers, contractors, consumer organizations or the general public regarding public health programs through the preparation of contract policies and procedures, program guidelines, correspondence, and reports.
• E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public administration or business management.
• F. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The area(s) in which you provided technical assistance.
3. The consultations you handled and with whom.
4. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
5. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ASSESSES AND DEVELOPS PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS, PLANS, AND POLICIES Assesses, develops, evaluates, and revises public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience assessing, developing, evaluating, and revising public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services.
• B. I have experience evaluating and revising public health programs, plans, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of service; but I HAVE NOT assessed, or developed public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• C. I have experience revising public health programs, plans and procedures.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication, technical writing, or research.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type(s) of public health programs, plans, regulations, policies, and procedures you assessed, developed, evaluated or revised.
3. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
4. Your level of responsibility.

15


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - EVALUATES, DEVELOPS, AND MONITORS CONTRACTS AND GRANTS Evaluates, develops, and monitors contracts and grants to ensure effective, complete and appropriate provisions of public health services and to establish standards and assess compliance with those standards.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience evaluating, developing, and monitoring contracts and grants to ensure effective, complete, and appropriate provisions of public health services and to establish standards and assess compliance with those standards.
• B. I have experience evaluating and developing contracts and grants to ensure effective, complete and appropriate provisions of public health services and to establish standards and assess compliance with those standards; but I HAVE NOT monitored contracts and grants.
• C. I have experience monitoring contracts and grants to ensure effective, complete and appropriate provisions of public health services and to establish standards and assess compliance with those standards; but I HAVE NOT evaluated or developed contracts and grants.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant writing, research, contract writing, or mathematics.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The subject matter of the contract(s) and grant(s) you evaluated, developed, and monitored.
3. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
4. Your level of responsibility.

18


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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