Health Services, Department of
ARRA - Human Services Program Coord - Senior
Job Announcement Code: 1000952
County(ies):
Dane
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
Job Working Title(s):
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM COORD-SEN - 1000952
Training & Technical Assistance - Physical Activity
Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
The starting salary is between $45,990 and $75,884 per year,
based on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay
schedule/range is 07-03. Due to the project nature of this
position, it is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Contact:
Veronica Law, Human Resources Specialist-Adv, 608-266-5426,
Veronica.Law@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
4/21/2010
The Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Public Health (DPH); Bureau of
Community Health Promotion in Madison.
This is a project position funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA) for a maximum period of two (2) years. This is not a permanent
position.
Job Duties:
This project position is responsible for providing physical activity
tranining and techincal assistance to the two communities in the Communities Putting
Prevention to Work (CPPW) Communities Program grant. This position serves as the
primary physical activity contact for La Crosse and Wood Counties as they implement
their CPPW initiatives; provides statewide consultation, technical assistance and policy
development regarding physical activity policies at the local and state level to other
communities and interacts with the Nutrition and Physical Activity and Obesity (NPAO)
Program staff to ensure physical activity linkages with related program issues,
including exercise physiology, transportation options, community development, land
use, community interventions, communication campaigns, training and the design and
dissemination of education materials. The position works closely on project issues with
the NPAO Program; the Division of Public Health (DPH) staff; Departments of
Transportation, Natural Resources, and Public Instruction; community-based
organizations; local health departments, managed care organizations, health care
professional organizations, other state government organizations, and academic
institutions; and provides physical activity technical assistance, training, leadership,
program coordination, program planning, developmenrt, implementation and
evaluation, with a focus on the two CPPW Communities Program grant communities.
Special Notes:
Wisconsin residency is required for this project position, possession
of a Wisconsin Driver’s License and the ability to travel and stay overnight.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of current scientific research-based
physical activity concepts, theories, principles and practices of community physical
activity; strategic and operational health planning, program implementation and
evaluation. Skill in data management; working with multidisciplinary teams; providing
technical assistance to a variety of state and community decision-makers; identifying
epidemiological, economic and social trends with implications for the health and
physical activity status of the population and the ability to translate community
assessment data into statewide programs; working as a liaison/facilitator or consultant
with a variety of professionals internally and externally to the organization regarding
policy or program issues; presenting ideas and information orally and in writing in a
clear, concise and persuasive manner. Ability to provide leadership and guide activities
of individuals and groups; and communicate clearly and to establish and maintain
effective working relationships within the agency and with other agencies and
community groups.
Master's degree in public health, community development, or health and
community policy preferred.
How To Apply:
Submit an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38), a current resume, and a
letter of interest indicating your experience in the following areas: 1) public health
principles and approaches for intervention development, implementation and
evaluation related to physical activity and the prevention of obesity; 2) policy and
environmental change strategies within a community setting, such as built
environments, community planning, land use, local ordinances and
transportation; and 3) providing training and technical assistance to a wide
variety of partners and organizations.
Send your application/examination materials to Veronica Law; DHS/BHR, Room 555, 1
West Wilson Street; PO Box 7850, Madison, WI 53707-7850 or FAX (608) 267-2147 or
email to Veronica.Law@dhs.wisconsin.gov. You can get the State Application form at the
OSER website at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp or call 608-267-9893 (voice) or
(888) 701-1251 (TextNet).
The first review of application/examination materials will be conducted on
materials received by April 21, 2010. Application materials will be evaluated and the
most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection
process.