Public Health Program Associate 2

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of Pennsylvanians? The Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Division of Violence Prevention, is seeking a dedicated Public Health Program Associate 2 to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the organization’s mission of reducing the impact of injuries and violence by overseeing data collection and surveillance activities. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a cause that truly matters—apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling and impactful career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position with the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, managing, and disseminating data related to violent deaths across the Commonwealth. You will develop relationships with key data providers, such as coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement, to obtain investigative reports on suicides, homicides, accidental firearm deaths, and undetermined deaths. Your duties will include reviewing various sources of information, such as death certificates, coroner and medical examiner reports, autopsy results, toxicology reports, police records, and court affidavits, to extract critical data on violent deaths and injuries. While most of the data collection will be conducted electronically, some travel may be required. You will enter key information into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Violent Death Reporting System, using a web-based system, entering data both manually and through mass imports via Access and Excel. This will involve managing and refining complex datasets, ensuring data quality, and making the necessary corrections before submitting them to the CDC. Collaboration with partners will be essential to continuously improve data quality and streamline the data-sharing process. Additionally, you will compile statistical data and prepare reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to share surveillance findings for violence prevention initiatives. Your role will also involve providing statistics and technical assistance to data providers, researchers, violence prevention organizations, state and federal agencies, the media, and the public. Work will be assigned and reviewed by the Public Health Program Administrator, with progress evaluated through regular meetings and reports.

• 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.
• This position requires both in-state and out-of-state travel, including air and ground transportation.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with a minimum of one day per month in the office. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 1 (commonwealth title); or
• A bachelor's degree and one year 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.

• This position also requires one year of experience abstracting coroner/medical examiner reports for a mortality surveillance system.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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Health & Wellness

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