Public Health Services Manager

Public Health Services Manager

Hybrid

Recruitment # 261015-5627MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $107,851* - $147,044/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/29/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

Do you have experience in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for the planning, development and execution of a comprehensive health or health related program ?

Join us as a Public Health Services Manager and make a difference today!

The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Public Health (DPH (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) ) is now hiring for a Public Health Services Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5627MP&R1=&R3=) to join their Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS)! FLIS licenses and inspects healthcare facilities and laboratories.

The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section is looking for enthusiastic candidates who possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and thoroughly address detailed processes, are experienced with electronic databases, have quality assurance experience, and can address multiple time-sensitive concerns. This position requires experience working with healthcare laws and regulations and experience conducting inspections/investigations.

Please Note: Candidates who are offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free of outside employment that may conflict with the role they are offered. This will be reviewed by Human Resources prior to start date.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift

• Work Hours: 40 hours per week

• There may be opportunities for some telework.

• Travel throughout the state is required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Monitor and oversee the performance of investigations and inspections;

• Develop, implement and monitor protocols;

• Supervise and support staff;

• Perform inspections and enforcement activities; and

• Lead related quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy

• Preventing disease, injury, and disability

• Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/State-Health-Planning/Public-Health-Workforce-Development/Agency-Strategic-Plan) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for directing statewide activities of public health programs and/or directing the staff and programs of a large section of the department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of a public health program;

• Coordinates, plans and manages office activities;

• Formulates program goals and objectives;

• Assists in preparation of office budget;

• Maintains contacts with individuals, other operating units and outside agencies that may impact on program activities;

• Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;

• Recommends appropriate staffing levels;

• Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to division;

• Exercises responsibility for maintaining program integrity;

• Responds to inquiries from out of state agencies and the general public regarding public health services;

• Prepares reports as necessary;

• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• and ability to apply management principles and practices;

• and ability to apply relevant local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

• health care delivery systems, practitioners and/or providers;

• aims, objectives and operational environment of health providers;

• principles and practices of public administration;

• In addition to above

• Statewide Oral Health Program

• principles, practices and techniques of oral health;

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

• relevant current public health principles and practices;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in a health organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for the planning, development and execution of a comprehensive health or health related program.

NOTE: A health organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for developing, administering or regulating health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.

• A Master’s degree in public health, health education, health care administration, nursing, other health related fields, or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and conducting health-related inspections or investigations

• Experience prioritizing multiple time-sensitive projects or assignments

• Experience developing policies and procedures and participating in quality assurance activities

• Experience supervising and/or mentoring staff

• Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, including presenting to groups and writing reports

• Experience working collaboratively with other stakeholders, agencies, coalitions, and associations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Statewide Oral Health Program incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice dentistry in Connecticut or must possess and retain a license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Connecticut.

• Women, Infants and Children Program incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a Registered Dietitian.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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