POLICY AND PROGRAMS MANAGER **REPOST**

About the job

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.\r\n

GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration - Division of Prevention and Promotion, Catonsville MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for management of multiple overdose and infectious disease prevention programs within the BHA Division of Prevention and Promotion with an estimated annual budget of $32 million, including, but not limited to, the ACCESS grant program, Overdose Response Program (ORP), Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs, and capacity building initiatives. The position oversees development and implementation of public health policies and programs, sets program goals and objectives, determines organizational structure and staffing needs of program administration units, and supervises program administrators. The position also serves as a subject matter expert on overdose and infectious disease prevention services and supports collaborative initiatives with other agencies and stakeholder organizations at the federal, state, and local levels.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is eligible for telework. This is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer focused demands.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.\r\n\r\n\r\nA Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of best practices in reducing morbidity and mortality among people who use drugs\r\n Experience developing policies and programs related to behavioral health, substance use, and/or overdose and infectious disease prevention\r\n Experience managing public health grant programs\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n