Description

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program. Samples received annually to exceed 1,000,000, tests performed (e.g., newborn screening, microbiology, serology, virology).

What You'll Do:

As the Public Health Laboratory Assistant Chief, you will assist the bureau chief in administration of laboratory functions and assigned projects, and act on behalf of the bureau chief by making programmatic and policy decisions, acting with signature authority, attend meetings, etc. This position will serve a critical role in providing administrative and operational guidance for the Laboratory and assigned programs. Experience in clinical laboratory operations and newborn screening is highly desirable, as this role supports essential public health testing and program oversight in these specialized areas. Further job duties may include: 

• Assist bureau chief in the coordination & evaluation of current program policies & procedures to ensure program activities relate to program purpose & comply with applicable federal & state laws.
• Assist bureau chief and program administrators in the purchase/development and coordination of data and data management systems to support the bureau and the agency in meeting established priorities and local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Directs and oversees assigned staff through monitoring of daily activities, conducting interviews and evaluating candidates, completing employee performance evaluations, etc. 
• Lead workforce development initiatives by coordinating cross-training opportunities among laboratory sections, supporting professional certifications, and promoting participation in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & Association of Public Health Laboratories training. 
• Acts as liaison between ODH and a wide range of external stakeholders (e.g., other agency committees, workgroups and agencies, governmental, private sector, and other state programs).

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule). This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Requirements

Qualifications

5 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; 2 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. 

OR

2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. 

OR

12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file. 

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Laboratory, Learning and Development, Operations

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Delegation, Developing Others, Performance Management

Educational Transcript Requirements 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. 

Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.