Position Number: 22152826
County: Logan
Posting End Date: July 17, 2026
Booneville HDC, 87 Reed Road, Booneville, AR 72827
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Job Series: Health Specialties
Classification: Health Program Manager – Competitive
Class Code: PHS06C
Pay Grade: SPC05
Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195
Expert knowledge of public health systems, policies, and population health strategies. Advanced experience in program management, including budgeting, strategic planning, and policy development. Proficiency in using and interpreting programmatic data to inform decisions. Ability to lead and oversee federal grant and contract administration. Strong understanding of state and federal health regulations, public funding mechanisms, and compliance frameworks.
A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus five (5) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education, plus two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
