Public Health Program Administrator

If you are passionate about advancing public health while fostering your professional growth, this is the ideal position for you. The Department of Health is seeking a motivated and dedicated Public Health Program Administrator to join our dynamic Bureau of Medical Marijuana team. In this key role, you will serve as the Medical Marijuana Product Compliance Administrator, overseeing the approval processes for medical marijuana products, devices, packaging, labeling, marketing, promotional materials, and strain name requests submitted by medical marijuana organizations (MMOs). Do not miss this opportunity to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve-apply today!

In this position, you will provide technical assistance and offer problem-solving solutions to MMOs, ensuring they follow the correct procedures for requesting product-related approvals. Duties include offering guidance and recommendations to program staff and supervisors on complex issues and sensitive, high-profile matters, ensuring prompt, accurate, and comprehensive resolutions. You will also develop educational presentations and oversee third-party compliance with training materials. Additionally, you will facilitate coordination between various state government programs and departments involved in medical marijuana research. You will engage with relevant agencies, including legislative and judicial branches, other state agencies, and local public and private entities, to address medical marijuana program needs. Furthermore, you will establish and maintain channels for intra-agency coordination, collaboration, and problem-solving by forming and participating in cross-program workgroups dedicated to issue analysis and resolution.

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) full-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.
• 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.

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.

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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.

• 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.