Job Posting
Department: 74
Organization: 742200
Job Code/Title: 380200
- Drug and Alcohol Programs
- Da Prvntn Intrvn Div
- Drug And Alcohol Program Analyst
Position Number: 50414720
County: Dauphin
Work Location: Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs Bureau of Treatment, Prevention & Intervention
02 Kline Village
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Type of Job: Civil Service
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A4
Seniority Unit: Dauphin And Northumberland Counties
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time
Salary Range: $45,692 - $69,477
Pay Schedule / Range: ST / ST07
Posting Length: 15 days
Posting Dates: 8/19/2014 - 9/2/2014
Contact Number: (717)736-7449 or [email protected]
Information: WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch hour: 12:00-1:00 PM
SUPERVISOR: Grace Kindt
Description of Duties: This is a professional position managing public health programs related to alcohol, tobacco, and
other drugs (ATOD) and gambling prevention. The employee provides guidance, direction,
knowledge and support to county-level grantees called Single County Authorities (SCAs) and
their contracted providers in the planning, developing, and implementing of prevention programs
related to ATOD and gambling utilizing a Strategic Prevention Framework model. This includes
understanding the science of prevention and program development to include collecting,
organizing, analyzing and reporting data. Work involves program monitoring of SCAs for
compliance with grant requirements. The employee is also responsible for plan development
and providing recommendations for policies/standards change to enhance the delivery of
prevention services through the SCAs. Work is performed with considerable independence with
a general review upon completion.
The incumbent
-Independently manages the delivery of ATOD and problem gambling prevention services by
assessing the SCA's prevention needs based on epidemiological data and prevention capacity;
developing of a strategic plan; implementing effective community prevention programs, policies,
and practices; and evaluating program outcomes.
- Provides guidance and oversees the delivery of ATOD and problem gambling prevention
activities and services of the SCAs to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Assists in the writing of policy bulletins, information bulletins, prevention requirements in the
SCA's grant agreement, and evaluation criteria; Assists in the development/review of grants and
related scoring criteria; identifies deliverables for grantees; and monitors compliance with federal
and state requirements.
- Assists with the review of proposed legislation related to ATOD prevention/problem gambling.
- Ensures data integrity by monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of data entered into the
prevention data system.
- Provides technical assistance to SCAs and contracted prevention providers on policies,
program standards, reporting, and data requirements related to ATOD and problem gambling
prevention services.
- Participates in statewide or county-level workgroups, meetings, or committees, as assigned;
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data received from SCAs and contracted prevention providers,
as collected through the prevention data system and other reports as applicable to prepare and
submit reports ensuring compliance with State and Federal reporting requirements.
- Assists in the preparation of draft documents to be included in DDAP's Annual Report, State
Plan, and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant.
- Evaluates new or existing ATOD and problem gambling prevention programs for classification
as Evidence-Based, Evidenced Informed, or state approved strategy.
- Conducts research on new prevention issues and strategies.
- Regular analyses data to determine ATOD and gambling trends and their impact at the state
and local level; Responds to data requests of SCAs; Provides initial review of SCA media
funding requests; Responds to written, email, and telephone inquiries related to prevention
programs and strategies; prepares correspondence related to substance abuse prevention
issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions: * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external contacts
* Research, collect, and organize material
* Present materials in public
* Recommend changes to programs
* Evaluate and analyze information/data
* Use Microsoft Office Suite software and other computer systems/software
* Operate standard office equipment
* Travel as required (In/Out-of State and overnight)
* Transport meeting materials
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION
Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
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Promotion Without Examination
Transfer
Reassignment
Voluntary Demotion
Reinstatement
Eligibility - all candidates
1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: Two years of professional experience in social
service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring
experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
3. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.
Eligibility - Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only
CLASS RESTRICTIONS
1. Have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
Consideration may be given to employees that currently hold or previously held regular civil service status in a
pay scale group 06 job title for which there is a logical, occupational, functional, or career development
relationship to the posted position, or if there is a clear linkage between the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities of the previously or currently held job title with those needed for the posted position.
Selection Criteria
2. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the
24 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or probationary
performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory or fails to meet standards.
4. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date of 9/3/2014.
Application Instructions
5. Interested qualified applicants must submit all requested materials as specified in the "How To Apply Section".
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this
position. Send completed application materials to the address listed in "How To Apply" section.
6. Additional information may be obtained by calling: (717)736-7449
This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, Promotion in the Classified
Service without Examination.
How to apply - all candidates:
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Tuesday, September 2, 2014:
1. Completed Civil Service Application (0.40 MB)
2. Most Recent Employee Performance Review
3. Submit a request for consideration in the form of a memorandum, letter, or bid form which must be accompanied
a resume which reflects work history and education.
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
CONTACT PERSON: Audrey Marrocco
ADDRESS: Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Bureau of Administration and Program Support
02 Kline Village Harrisburg, PA 17104
TELEPHONE: (717) 736-7449
EMAIL: [email protected]
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.