State Registrar

Pay Grade: Q

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As the Registrar within the Office of Vital Records at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the State Office of Vital Records, this position serves as the State Registrar for the Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records and is responsible for ensuring the integrity and effective management of recording, amending, issuing and statistical reporting of Georgia’s vital events. This position is also responsible for providing training and guidance to the 159 local vital records registrars and stakeholders, as well as overall system implementation, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Administer and enforce the provisions of Georgia statutes, rules, and regulations for the efficient administration of the State Office of Vital Records ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and requirements.
• Assist in directing, supervising, and controlling the activities of all persons when they are engaged in activities pertaining to the State Office of Vital Records.
• Serve as the legal custodian of vital records.
• Issue guidance to local vital records registrars and other partners and stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the DPH Chief Information Officer and the Information Technology division, manage the development of the electronic registration and issuance system, and its internal control and security of data by serving as the process owner of the vital records data system relative to ongoing maintenance, operation, and changes and improvements with internal units and external vendors.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for public health data collection, statistical projects and research, the maintenance of vital records, analysis of statistical data and reporting requirements.
• Provide the Data Quality and the Regional Training and Support teams with direction, management, and professional development necessary to ensure the teams effectively meet goals and objectives.
• Develop and conduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures throughout the State in matters pertaining to the State Office of Vital Records and vital statistics.
• Prescribe, furnish, and distribute all forms required by regulations, and prescribe such other means for transmission of data, including electronic submission, as will accomplish the purpose of complete, accurate, and timely reporting and registration.
• Prepare and publish in print or electronically reports of vital statistics of this state and such other reports as may be required by the department.
• Provide to other state agencies and local health agencies information derived from vital records and vital reports as required under state regulations, as deemed necessary for local health planning and program activities.
• Serve as project director…