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Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager
County: Shawnee
Req. No: 167061
Agency Name: Dept of Health & Environment
Posting Type: External --> Click here for Definition of Posting Type
Applications accepted through: OCT 15, 2010
Job Description:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United
States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
K0207960 Project Manager in the Bureau of Health Promotion
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Plan, organize and facilitate the activities related to and manage the resources necessary to operate and maintain a
multiple channel chronic disease prevention nutrition and physical activity promotion program that engages the
active involvement of more than 200 partner organizations and agencies across the state.
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Assure that program elements are completed and compiled appropriately in accordance with approved project time line.
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Prepare or direct the preparation and maintenance of records and reports and manage budget expenditures for nutrition
and physical activity programs.
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Provide technical assistance to local communities by interpreting grant expectations, resolving unanticipated barriers
to achieving project objectives, directing compliance reviews to assure adherence to agency policies, and advising on
strategy options to achieve local program objectives.
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Conduct ongoing program evaluation.
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Facilitate the ongoing development of broadly representative public-private partnerships, including the Governor's Council
on Fitness, Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program, and state and local chronic disease risk reduction partnerships.
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Conduct on-going recruitment of partners engaged in the development and implementation of priorities and strategies
for accomplishing the state's health priorities related to chronic disease prevention through physical activities and
nutrition interventions.
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Tie Coalition function to program evaluation and the development of reports and position papers for use by the Department
and legislators.
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Develop appropriate surveillance and prevention grant applications for funding to support and expand the state's capacity
to address identified statewide areas of need.
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Promote public awareness of the link between health behaviors and disease and respond to requests for
programmatic information.
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Provide presentations and outreach at the local, state, and national levels.
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Represent the Department at professional conferences and workgroups at the local, state, and national levels, and
collaborate with other state and local agencies to develop statewide nutrition and physical activity objectives, data systems
and program strategies, including the development of contracts and interagency agreements.
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Serve as the designated Kansas Fruits & Veggies-More Matters state coordinator, chronic disease nutrition contact and
state's physical activity liaison with federal agencies.
A complete position description can be e-mailed upon request.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree (from an accredited university) and at least two years of experience in program management
and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
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Masters degree in Dietetics, Public Health, Nutrition or Allied Health.
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Advanced course work/experience in dietetics, public health, nutrition, health education, behavioral science or a related
field for a multiple channel chronic disease nutrition and physical activity promotion program, including at least one year
of management.
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Experience in facilitating development of broadly representative public-private partnerships.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to express oneself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrated skill in physical activity programming, dietary data collection and analysis.
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Demonstrated ability to research, organize and present health information and health promotion materials to varied audiences.
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Proficiency in dietary analysis methods.
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Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
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Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
How your application will be evaluated:
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KDHE gives full consideration to applicants who meet the application deadline and provide a complete State of
Kansas application with supporting documentation to satisfy the Minimum Requirements (MR) of the position (i.e. copies
of license, transcripts confirming degree completion, etc.). All application materials must be received by the closing date
posted on the vacancy announcement in order to be considered for the position. Positions without a specific closing date
(Open Until Filled) are subject to closing at any time.
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All applicants must submit a complete application and appropriate documentation for each vacancy applied for.
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Complete applications will be scanned electronically and forwarded to the hiring manager for review of minimum
requirements of the position and for ranking in order of pre determined screening criteria from the position
description. Applicants who rank the highest in comparison to these skills will be selected for interview.
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Information submitted may be verified for accuracy. Please follow all instructions carefully as failure to provide the
required information and/or materials will result in you not being considered for employment.
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If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. In addition, candidates
may be interviewed by a panel.
Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position
with limited supervision by the end of the probation period or a reasonable timeframe.
How to apply:
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Applicants should register or update their personal data with the State of Kansas at http://jobs.ks.gov.
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From this site, you can search job vacancies and apply directly to agencies.
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Submit an electronic application, transcripts, and licenses needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position
to recruiter@kdheks.gov; or mail to KDHE, Human Resources, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612; or fax to
785-296-6320.
Contact Information:
Questions about this position may be sent to recruiter@kdheks.gov, . 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or
fax 785-296-6320.
The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from
all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, age, disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 785-296-1290
if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment
process. EOE
The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices.
Find out more about us at our web site.
To apply view the original job posting here.