Tobacco Prevention and Control Unit Director (Program Manager I)-61006403

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Under the general supervision of the Director of the Injury, Tobacco, and Substance Use Prevention Section, serves as the Tobacco Prevention and Control Unit Director.

Provides overall leadership and guidance to staff within the Unit to ensure that all program work meets funder and agency expectations and are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

Works to ensure that internal and external partnerships are productive and helping meet the needs of the Unit, Section, DPH, and the state.

Provide leadership and overall management of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Unit, including, but not limited to, oversight of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreements and the State of SC Smoking Prevention and Cessation Program.

Ensure that all planning, development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, budget development and monitoring and reporting of program work within the Unit is implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

Provide direction, guidance and supervision to program staff to ensure all Unit, Section, and Agency expectations are met in a timely manner and that appropriate agency policies and procedures are adhered to; create and manage all Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) Midpoint and Final Evaluations within deadlines; make recommendations for staffing structure and position changes as needed.

Develop required reports according to grant and program deliverables and as requested by the Agency, participate and ensure that Unit staff participate, as appropriate, in Section and cross-Bureau collaboration.

Supports the implementation of data-driven, evidence-based and promising strategies. Works with partners internally and externally to align activities, support work and leverage resources.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Limited but required overnight travel, with extended work hours required as necessary by the agency.

Work hours will be 8:30-5:00 pm, M-F, with possible variation, subject to agency approval. All employees will be available for work duties when emergency events occur and will respond as assigned.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Qualifications

Masters degree in public health or related field, three (3) years supervisory experience, three (3) years experience managing public health or social services programs, and three (3) years in grant management experience.

Experience implementing tobacco prevention and control programming is also preferred.

Additional Information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.