Executive Policy Specialist 1 - Southern Alleghenies

Make a positive impact on the lives of Pennsylvania's citizens! The Department of Human Services is seeking individuals with experience in policy analysis, program coordination, and grant support to join us in the Office of Policy Development. Your work in this role will advance the Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP) and its initiatives. Apply today and join an organization dedicated to creating safe, healthy, and productive communities while shaping the future of health care in Pennsylvania!

In this position, you will support the implementation of RHTP activities at the regional level to support alignment with program goals and regional needs. Your work will involve assisting with coordination of regional partners, facilitating communication, supporting the establishment and convening of Rural Care Collaboratives (RCCs), and monitoring program activities. RCCs are regionally led partnerships responsible for identifying regional priorities and advancing RHTP activities. You will play a key role in establishing regional coordination by supporting the organization and convening of stakeholders. As the RCCs become established, you will shift to a facilitation and monitoring role to support ongoing coordination and communication. Additionally, work will be assigned based on program initiatives, priorities, and regional needs, as well as reviewed through regular communication, progress updates, and evaluation of program outcomes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours will range from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. The selected candidate may determine a work schedule.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the Southern Alleghenies Region (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties) is required. The position requires consistent on-site engagement across the region and is not primarily office-based.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a bachelor's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; or
• A master's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid driver's license.
• You must reside in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, or Somerset County.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Strong experience in program coordination, grants management, or stakeholder facilitation

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.