Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Senior Health Program Manager

Opening Date: November 25, 2024 

Closing Date: January 15, 2025

Job Class Code: 4384
Grade: 28  (Supervisory)
Salary: $63,689.60 - $90,438.40 per year  

Position Number: 02000-2779    

Location: Augusta

This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The Maine CDC is seeking a dynamic manager to take the helm of its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and lead the State’s public health efforts to eradicate childhood lead poisoning. In this role, you will direct a multi-faceted program that has it all, including primary prevention initiatives; case management service delivery for about 300 lead-exposed children each year; regulatory and enforcement authority to remove sources of lead from children’s home environments; epidemiological surveillance; and informatics. You will plan and direct the strategic uses of CLPPP resources as you lead a highly skilled and diverse staff to advance program priorities. 

You will also:
•    Provide overall direction for the day-to-day activities and administration of the program.
•    Supervise administrative staff and section managers for primary prevention, case management, and enforcement and quality assurance.
•    Manage program budgets and revenue sources including federal grants and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund, a dedicated source of State revenue.
•    Work with Maine CDC leadership and staff to make policy interpretations, propose rules, and set standard operating procedures.
•    Represent Maine CDC’s interests as they relate to lead poisoning prevention to the Legislature, media, advisory boards, federal funding agencies, other State agencies, and external partners.
•    Work with epidemiologists and staff to track, understand, and use data related to childhood lead poisoning.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation - OR - an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will also have:
•    Advanced degree in public health or degree in policy administration
•    Experience with supervising staff and building effective teams;
•    Experience with managing complex programs or organizations that provide case management services  
•    Experience with developing, implementing, and enforcing State or federal regulations;
•    Knowledge of State and federal public health and housing policies and initiatives related to lead poisoning prevention;
•    Knowledge of the health effects of childhood lead poisoning;
•    Experience with developing standard operating procedures and rulemaking;
•    Ability to interpret surveillance, evaluation, and performance measures as well as scientific information to inform public health practice, policies or guidance, and program operations;
•    Experience with integrating health equity into public health practice;
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences;
•    Experience with managing federal grants;
•    Knowledge of State of Maine administrative processes for budgeting and tracking financial information, contract management, and procurement;  
•    Experience with managing and implementing informatics to support program activities;
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Jamison, Associate Director, Division of Environmental and Community Health at 207-215-6014 or Jennifer.jamison@maine.gov 

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. 

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.L.Harman@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.