Environmental Program Manager

Job Description Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the state’s Immunization Program, a critical public health program that serves to protect the life, health, and safety of Alaskans. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing statewide immunization strategy, major federal grants, and a diverse portfolio of programs that strive to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases across Alaska. You’ll guide strategy, ensure federal compliance, and strengthen partnerships with health care providers, Tribal organizations, and public health leaders. Your leadership will directly shape vaccine access, data systems, and population health outcomes. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on the health and safety of Alaskans, this is your opportunity Our organization, mission, and culture: The Immunization Program is driven by a mission to improve the health of all Alaskans through strong, equitable, and evidence-based public health practice. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and workforce development so every employee can grow and thrive. Our commitment to service, partnership, and innovation guides us as we work together to protect communities and strengthen Alaska’s public health system. The benefits of joining our team: Our team offers the flexibility of possible telework, balanced with purposeful in-office days that strengthen connection and collaboration. You’ll join a positive, supportive group that values growth, shared problem-solving, and celebrating wins together. The working environment you can expect: This position is located on the 5th floor of the Frontier building in Anchorage at 3601 C Street. The office offers views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali, and the Cook Inlet, with Cuddy Family Mid-Town Park nearby. There is ample covered parking, a high level of building security, ample vending machines for drinks/snacks, and nearby restaurants and stores. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive, and staff is currently working hybrid schedules (remotely and in-office). Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Managing Performance : Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. Professionalism : Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Special Notice : A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Health Program Manager 3 : classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the competencies in Program Planning: Ensures state/Tribal/community health improvement planning uses community health assessments and other information related to the health of a community (e.g., current data and trends; proposed federal, state, and local legislation; commitments from organizations to act)). Develops program goals and objectives. Community Dimensions of Practice: Distinguishes the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental organizations in providing programs and services to improve the health of a community. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases. Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations; Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Equivalent to those typically gained by: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biological, health or behavioral science; health practice; education; public, healthcare, or business administration; or a closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible professional supervisory or lead level experience performing health program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, or implementation; providing technical health care assistance and consultation; conducting health care utilization or quality assurance #J-18808-Ljbffr