DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL

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DHMH, PHPA, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking to fill a Deputy Director, position within the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC).  The incumbent in this position serves as the second ranking senior administrator of a multi-million dollar public health center that includes programs and projects addressing chronic disease prevention and control. The CCDPC sets direction for environment and systems changes in Maryland communities to prevent and manage chronic diseases. The Deputy Director provides day-to-day operational direction to develop, implement and evaluate cardiovascular, diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity activities. The Deputy Director will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring budgets, assets, data, and resources achieve DHMH's, Public Health Services, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), and CCDPC's mission and vision through the development and implementation of CCDPC's program goals and objectives. The Deputy Director manages supervisory staff and provides support to the Director and coverage for the Center in the Director's absence.

Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in public health or similar field of study; possess at least 5 years of public health or population health experience; have at least 3 years experience managing large projects, budgeting experience and leading/supervising staff.  In addition, candidates must have a demonstrated ability to make recommendations for chronic disease priorities at the state level.

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.