Public Health Program Administrator

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46616-34621

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Bur of WIC

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

34621

Position Number

00119283

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00079501

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Women, Infants and Children

Worksite Address

625 Forster Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Danielle Stimely

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46616-34621. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 6, 2026 TO APRIL 19, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Showcase your organizational and communication skills while making a difference in the lives of the women and children of Pennsylvania! The Department of Health is seeking a motivated Public Health Program Administrator to join our team in the Bureau of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Your role will help us spread public awareness of the programs and services we offer. If you want to experience rewarding challenges while growing professionally, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will develop and monitor education and outreach activities to bring greater public awareness to services available for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of five. Your work will involve developing statewide marketing and communications tasks, developing grant proposals, and securing contractor bids. You will conduct periodic needs assessments, determine appropriate target populations and messages, identify the most feasible marketing strategy to reach program goals. Some of your duties will also include providing technical assistance to contractors through on-site visits and phone calls, communicating with a wide variety of agencies at conferences and meetings, and coordinating plans for professional and public education regarding the WIC Program. Additionally, you will serve as the gatekeeper for public notices, press releases, and other promotional or information materials to be publicly released.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other