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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50415184 |
Description Activated On: 9/10/2026 9:13:57 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This is a position in the Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Division of Violence Prevention and it supports the Department’s mission for reducing chronic disease prevalence rates through its responsibility for the program operations and implementation, stakeholder group, and evaluation activities administered by federal grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Plans and oversees implementation of needs assessments for primary chronic disease prevention services related to oral health to promote healthy behaviors utilizing state and national data and assessments as well as Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) best practices. Plans, coordinates, collaborates and implements initiatives that integrate prevention and management of dental disease, including continual assessment as to the extent of fluoridation efforts in community and school-based programs by partnering with community-based organizations and consulting with ASTDD, CDC and HRSA staff. Manages the Department’s participation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Water Fluoridation And Reporting System (WFRS) through partnership with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and CDC. Provides leadership to the Oral Health Stakeholders Group to implement, monitor, and evaluate the collective impact of statewide oral health interventions for Pennsylvania. Analyzes policy issues and prepares recommendations for the Department’s executive staff that impact the implementation of primary prevention initiatives and management of dental disease. Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to interpret and communicate relevant and available baseline statistics that define the etiology of oral health; such as incidence and prevalence; populations disproportionately affected; and trends for effective communication to partners and collaborators. Develops and communicates outcome measures to the CDC, HRSA, and the Department for compliance with federal grant funding by utilizing technical assistance and standard forms provided by funding organizations. Ensures expenditure control of funds within the program, using spreadsheets and databases, and by working collaboratively with the Bureau’s administrative officer to comply to federal funding guidance. Attends national and state conferences and meetings of professional, voluntary, community, and other health organizations to increase public health knowledge associated with oral health. Travels throughout the Commonwealth and outside the Commonwealth as needed and upon request. Collaborates with other state agencies, organizations, and local community groups to enhance public health approaches to oral health by participating in meetings, workgroups, and conducting presentations to inform about the oral health program and its benefits. Provides oral health technical assistance and leadership to professional staff within the Bureau and health professionals throughout the Commonwealth by participating in meetings, workgroups, and conducting presentations to inform about the oral health program and its benefits. Public Health Emergency Response – This position may be given an assignment to support the public health emergency response mission of the Department of Health. Emergency assignments could at times be received with little or no advance notice and may continue for any period of time – ranging from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the nature of the circumstance. The emergency assignments may at times be performed under adverse conditions and may require travel to another site other than the employee’s assigned headquarters for a period of time. Demonstrate awareness of the vulnerable populations the organization serves by identifying, providing, and advocating for resources, services, communication methods, and policies that would help those populations achieve health equity. Performs other duties as required/assigned. This position reports directly to the Director of the Division of Violence Prevention. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Position does not supervise, manage, or serve as lead worker. Exploratory. Decision making occurs following careful interpretation, analysis, and diagnosis. Employee is responsible to find information to develop solutions or approaches. Innovative. Decision making involves addressing new or unique issues or problems that have not been previously addressed. Independent. Supervisor periodically reviews on-going work progress and results of some assignments. New assignments are performed independently based on knowledge of standards and procedures. Professional. Supervisor reviews on-going work progress after completion or if there is a problem or exception. Employee has authority to change internal procedures or approaches as needed within the accepted professional approach. Position receives or provides information within its work unit in response to requests. Position provides technical or administrative services and coordinates activities with others outside its work unit. Position advises outside its work unit. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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