HEALTH PLANNER IV
Recruitment #15-003353-0001
Department | MDH Ofc of Preparedness & Response |
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Date Opened | 3/25/2015 1:38:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/8/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,899.00 - $80,078.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Janet Esser |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
DHMH, Office of Preparedness and Response, Baltimore, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to foster effective liaison from the Office of Preparedness & Response (OP&R) to support Maryland's Public Health Emergency Preparedness initiatives. This position will support, monitor and coordinate a wide range of complex assessments and planning activities among all Local Health Departments, acute care hospitals, state facilities and other health system partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Planning, Public Health, Health Science, Hospital Administration or Health Care Administration.
Experience: Four years of professional experience in health planning.
Notes:
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the fields identified above and one year of professional experience in health planning may be substituted for the required Master’s degree.
2. Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the fields identified above may be substituted for three years of the required general experience.
3. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in health planning may be substituted for the required Master’s degree.
4. Applicants may substitute experience in health or hospital administration for up to four years of the required general experience on a year for year basis, provided the applicant has at least one year of professional experience in health planning.
5. Health planning experience obtained in a State Health Planning and Development Agency or in a Health Systems Agency as designated by Public Law 93-641 may substitute at the rate of three months for four months of the required experience.
6. General health planning experience as required above is defined as experience obtained in a professional capacity in an operation established solely for the delivery/evaluation of health services (e.g. Hospitals, H.M.O’s, Insurance Companies). Such experience must have been the primary purpose of the position during the time in question. Health Planning duties which are performed only incidentally are not considered as qualifying.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess at least 2 years experience in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning and Response.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.