Community Resource Analyst, Public Health Consultant-A at State of Michigan
State of Michigan · Lansing, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Lansing
About the Department
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
This Public Health Consultant serves as a recognized resource in environmental health program management for the safety net programs within MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau’s (EHB) Get Ahead of Lead initiative. The position will lead analysis of on-going program operations and recommend changes of policies and processes as needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness. They coordinate complex and long-term public health programs and projects as assigned, prioritizing internal operations and external grantee work to conduct the work of the Get Ahead of Lead safety net programs. They serve as the dedicated resource to staff in EHB, providing guidance on applicable environmental health resources, developing guidance documents (and similar) as needed. This employee will advise EHB Leadership on strategies for improvement of the program and evaluation of projects and programs operated by CSU. This is a dynamic position requiring the consultant to work as a core team member, serve as a main point of contact for a range of local, state, and federal government staff, as well as with local non-profits that provide emergency, time-critical, or essential services to residents or are grantees of the Get Ahead of Lead programs. This employee will independently solve logistical challenges, and work with a wide range of personalities, including individuals under stress, to ensure public health actions are completed.
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To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here: Instructions
Position Duties
Three years of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11.
Other Qualifications
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email [email protected]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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