Health Program Supervisor/Expert (PHS08P) Date: Jul 22, 2025 Req ID: 51060 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 63,085.98 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22111121 County: Pulaski City: Little Rock Posting End Date: 08/04/25 Division of Health Protection – Health Facility Services *CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION* Additional Preferences: Must have experience working with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be comfortable speaking in public. Hiring Official: P. Creech Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268 The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Position Information Job Series:Health Specialties Classification:Health Program Supervisor/Expert – Career Path Class Code:PHS08P Pay Grade:SGS08 Salary Range:$63,086 - $93,367 Job Summary The Health Program Supervisor/Expert is responsible for supervising the operations of one or more public health programs or program teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, overseeing strategic direction, and serving as the agency’s primary expert in a designated public health domain. Primary Responsibilities The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff including coordinators, specialists, and support personnel engaged in program development, delivery, or compliance monitoring. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific public health domain such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness. Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, grant requirements, and best practices. Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation for assigned program areas. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data to ensure efficiency, impact, and equity. Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and compliant use of funds. Guide the preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards. Knowledge and Skills Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data, epidemiological trends, and policy impacts to inform program direction. Skilled in performance measurement and quality improvement for public health service delivery. Familiarity with state and federal laws, public health accreditation standards, and emerging health policy issues. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education, plus one (1) year of supervisory experience. Licensure/Certifications N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock