Bureau of Health Preparedness Bureau Chief (Health Planning Administrator 4 - PN 20013528

Bureau of Health Preparedness Bureau Chief (Health Planning Administrator 4 - PN )

Organization:
Health Agency Contact Name and Information:
Steven G. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Work Location:

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $48.93 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00AM-5:00PM Classified Indicator:
Unclassified Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Public Health Technical

Skills:

Budgeting, Emergency Management, Health Administration Professional

Skills:

Building Consensus, Decision Making, Leading Others, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies.

We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.

What You'll Do: ODH is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as the Bureau Chief. This critical leadership role oversees managers and staff responsible for statewide and local emergency preparedness, planning, and response activities. As a key member of the agency's leadership team, The Bureau Chief will collaborate with fellow bureau chiefs and executive leadership to advance the agency's mission of promoting and protecting the health and well-being of all Ohioans.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction and oversight to managers and staff within BHP. Lead operational planning and coordination for statewide and local emergency events. Cultivate an environment of engagement, positivity, and accountability across the bureau. Collaborate with agency leadership to ensure alignment with organization goals, statutory requirements, and public health best practices. Serve as a visible, effective leader during critical incidents, ensuring clarity of communication, operational excellence, and strong team performance.

Represent the bureau and agency in internal and external forums to support preparedness initiatives.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

6 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s).

-Or Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; AND 3 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s).

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 3, 65247.

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246.

Note:

applicants for any bureau chief position in Ohio Department of Health must satisfy qualifications cited in Chapter 37 of…