What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II position at State of Arkansas?
Date: Mar 21, 2025
Req ID: 47771
Location:
Little Rock, AR, US, 72205
Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Anticipated Starting Salary: 41,348.50
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22105678
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 04/03/25
Anticipated Starting Salary: $41,348.50
Division of Health Advancement – Women’s Health Section
Division of Health Advancement – Women’s Health Section
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
Some in-state and out-of-state travel required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Extensive experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams preferred.
Extensive experience working with web-based meeting applications preferred.
Extensive experience in grant writing preferred.
Extensive experience working with Business Objects preferred.
Hiring Official: J. Edwards
Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Class Code: L048C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00
Summary
The Health Program Specialist II is responsible for acting as the lead program specialist in planning, developing, initiating, and maintaining public health programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Trains, supervises, and coordinates work schedules of public health program staff. Determines health program goals and objectives based on state and agency directives, and existing laws and regulations. Monitors program effectiveness and cost analyses, forecasts program service needs and budget, writes grants, obtains program funding, and prepares supporting financial reports and documents. Maintains consistent contact with federal, state, and local officials, and members of the community served by the public health program. Communicates goals and policies of the health program in meetings, committees, conferences, and workgroups. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of public health program administration. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats. Ability to analyze data and prepare reports. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance. Ability to review and analyze financial data and develop budgets.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in public health, public health administration, public administration or related field; plus one year of experience in health program administration or operations, including six months in a supervisory or leadership capacity. OR The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in public health, public health administration, public administration or related field; plus two years of experience in health program administration or operations, including six months in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
None
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $40,340 - $64,343
