What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bureau Chief - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention position at DC Department of Human Resources?
We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)
Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!
Job Summary
This position is located in DC Health. DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
The incumbent serves as the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau Chief. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Programs & Policy and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of policy and program development, implementation and evaluation for the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau. The Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau includes the following
Divisions: Maternal and Child Nutrition, Risk Reduction, Chronic Disease, and Cancer (Registry & Control).
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Develops and implements comprehensive public health programs for the District of Columbia and serves as a liaison to the related community planning and coordinating bodies. Reviews bureau-related population health data, including morbidity and mortality statistics in the district in order to determine areas for potential public health intervention and new program development. Tracks population health measures and program-specific measures, in conjunction with the Center for Policy, Planning and Evaluation. Provides leadership in the development of a comprehensive and cohesive budget for the bureau, collaborating with Program Managers and addressing the budgetary concerns of component programs; participates, if invited, in the DC Health-budget preparation processes, and is available to participate in the DC Council Budget review and appropriations process; is knowledgeable about budgetary income and expenditure of component programs in the bureau, and is capable of effectively representing the bureau in DC Council oversight hearings. Develops and revises bureau-related public health research proposals; keeps abreast of funds offered by private foundations and federal entities; advocates the need for research in specific areas; collaborates with community planning and coordinating bodies for the development and implementation of research projects.
In accordance with priorities established in appropriate State Plans, develops, and negotiates research and program implementation grants with public and private groups and enters into contracts with individuals and public/private non-profit organizations to develop projects. Ensures that all provisions of a grant are complied with through effective monitoring and program coordination within the public and private sectors. Provides for the development of technical papers for presentation at conferences, for publication in scientific literature, or for dissemination to the public that describe results of studies conducted by the bureau. Plans, initiates, coordinates, and evaluates administrative management activities required to ensure the efficient and economical operation of the bureau. Performs, directly and indirectly through subordinate Program Managers, all day-to-day personnel management activities as are inherent in a supervisory position; provides advice and instructions on personnel management matters of concern to employees; recommends action on such matters as appointments to fill vacancies, reassignment of personnel, promotions and awards for exceptional work performance; identifies developmental and training needs and develop plans to obtain or provide the training needed; takes disciplinary actions such as warnings or reprimands, when required, and makes recommendations relative to such severe disciplinary actions as suspensions or removal; hears and resolves minor personnel complaints and grievances, and consults senior management on other matters involving performance management, progressive discipline and labor relations.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.
A minimum of a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Promotion or equivalent degree, with 5 or more years of supervisory and managerial experience, including supervising/managing managers is strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
Other Significant Factors
Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will. This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)
Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!
Job Summary
This position is located in DC Health. DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
The incumbent serves as the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau Chief. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Programs & Policy and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of policy and program development, implementation and evaluation for the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau. The Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Bureau includes the following
Divisions: Maternal and Child Nutrition, Risk Reduction, Chronic Disease, and Cancer (Registry & Control).
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Develops and implements comprehensive public health programs for the District of Columbia and serves as a liaison to the related community planning and coordinating bodies. Reviews bureau-related population health data, including morbidity and mortality statistics in the district in order to determine areas for potential public health intervention and new program development. Tracks population health measures and program-specific measures, in conjunction with the Center for Policy, Planning and Evaluation. Provides leadership in the development of a comprehensive and cohesive budget for the bureau, collaborating with Program Managers and addressing the budgetary concerns of component programs; participates, if invited, in the DC Health-budget preparation processes, and is available to participate in the DC Council Budget review and appropriations process; is knowledgeable about budgetary income and expenditure of component programs in the bureau, and is capable of effectively representing the bureau in DC Council oversight hearings. Develops and revises bureau-related public health research proposals; keeps abreast of funds offered by private foundations and federal entities; advocates the need for research in specific areas; collaborates with community planning and coordinating bodies for the development and implementation of research projects.
In accordance with priorities established in appropriate State Plans, develops, and negotiates research and program implementation grants with public and private groups and enters into contracts with individuals and public/private non-profit organizations to develop projects. Ensures that all provisions of a grant are complied with through effective monitoring and program coordination within the public and private sectors. Provides for the development of technical papers for presentation at conferences, for publication in scientific literature, or for dissemination to the public that describe results of studies conducted by the bureau. Plans, initiates, coordinates, and evaluates administrative management activities required to ensure the efficient and economical operation of the bureau. Performs, directly and indirectly through subordinate Program Managers, all day-to-day personnel management activities as are inherent in a supervisory position; provides advice and instructions on personnel management matters of concern to employees; recommends action on such matters as appointments to fill vacancies, reassignment of personnel, promotions and awards for exceptional work performance; identifies developmental and training needs and develop plans to obtain or provide the training needed; takes disciplinary actions such as warnings or reprimands, when required, and makes recommendations relative to such severe disciplinary actions as suspensions or removal; hears and resolves minor personnel complaints and grievances, and consults senior management on other matters involving performance management, progressive discipline and labor relations.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.
A minimum of a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Promotion or equivalent degree, with 5 or more years of supervisory and managerial experience, including supervising/managing managers is strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
Other Significant Factors
Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will. This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
- Criminal background check.
- Traffic record check (as applicable).
- Consumer credit check (as applicable).
- Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
- Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Salary : $150,000