Public Health Services Manager

Introduction

Do you have experience leading complex programs, managing funding processes, or overseeing technical work in a public health or infrastructure setting?

Join us as a Public Health Services Manager and help advance critical drinking water improvements across Connecticut!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is hiring a Public Health Services Manager to lead the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program. The DWSRF provides low-interest financing to public water systems for projects that improve drinking water quality, support Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, and strengthen long-term system sustainability. In this role, you will oversee the program's three units that carry out project technical review, technical assistance, and program planning and administration.

HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIT: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
• ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 40 Hours per Week
• SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday
  • A flex schedule and an opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program, ensuring efficient, timely, and compliant use of federal and state funding.
• Direct development of the annual Intended Use Plan (IUP), federal capitalization grant applications, project priority lists, and related public processes, including issuing the annual Call for Projects and conducting public hearings.
• Ensure accurate, timely completion of all federal and state reporting requirements, including EPA performance reviews, DBE reports, the Governor's Annual Report, and grant-related submissions.
• Oversee the preparation and management of capital budgets, bond allocations, grant applications, loan agreements, and financial reviews, in coordination with the Office of the State Treasurer (OTT), Fiscal, Contracts, Legal, and other DPH units as applicable.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance for engineering and technical staff responsible for project reviews, design evaluations, construction oversight, payment request review, and technical work products.
• Support public water systems-particularly small and medium systems-by managing outreach, technical assistance, and educational resources that enhance their access to and understanding of SRF funding.
• Monitor project timelines, loan closings, amendments, expenditures, and program performance; identify and resolve delays or complex engineering, administrative, or project management issues.
• Lead program modernization and process improvement initiatives, including maintaining and enhancing program communications, website content, and user-facing guidance.
• Develop and recommend DWSRF policies and procedures; collaborate with the Legal Office on regulatory updates and interpretations.
• Serve as liaison with internal DPH units, state and federal agencies, public water systems, engineering consultants, and external stakeholders; represent the DWSRF program at regional and national meetings.
• Perform related duties as needed

ABOUT US

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.


DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.
• Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for directing statewide activities of public health programs and/or directing the staff and programs of a large section of the department.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of a public health program;
• Coordinates, plans and manages office activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Assists in preparation of office budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals, other operating units and outside agencies that may impact on program activities;
• Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
• Recommends appropriate staffing levels;
• Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to division;
• Exercises responsibility for maintaining program integrity;
• Responds to inquiries from out of state agencies and the general public regarding public health services;
• Prepares reports as necessary;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • and ability to apply relevant local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • health care delivery systems, practitioners and/or providers;
  • aims, objectives and operational environment of health providers;
  • principles and practices of public administration;
• In addition to above
  • Statewide Oral Health Program
    • principles, practices and techniques of oral health;
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
    • relevant current public health principles and practices;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


Nine (9) years of professional experience in a health organization.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for the planning, development and execution of a comprehensive health or health related program.

NOTE: A health organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for developing, administering or regulating health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public health, health education, health care administration, nursing, other health related fields, or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading complex public-sector or infrastructure funding programs, including project and program oversight
• Experience preparing and managing strategic plans, budgets, financial documents, and grant or loan materials
• Experience interpreting and applying federal or state regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations
• Experience overseeing technical, engineering, or construction-related reviews and providing quality assurance
• Experience implementing process improvements, analyzing program performance, and resolving complex issues
• Experience with public communication, stakeholder engagement, and developing partnerships with municipalities, utilities, consultants, or government agencies

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Statewide Oral Health Program incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice dentistry in Connecticut or must possess and retain a license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Connecticut.
• Women, Infants and Children Program incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a Registered Dietitian.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.