Tobacco Use Prevention & Cessation Program Manager

(Health Planning Administrator 2)

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 Improvement and Wellness (BHIW) is comprised of programs which address prevention and improved health outcomes for Ohioans across the lifespan. BHIW includes programs that address chronic diseases, prevent and reduce injuries, promote access to health care, and reduce health disparities. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living, as well as the prevention of chronic diseases, tobacco use, child injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug overdoses.

What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness is looking to fill one (1) dedicated Health Planning Administrator 2 to manage the Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, & Compliance Program (TUPCCP). This role leads statewide tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives, oversees major grant-funded programs, manages staff, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with expertise in tobacco prevention, health program management, and data‑driven decision‑making. Job duties include:

• Manage the statewide Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation & Compliance Program.
• Develop program goals, budgets, performance standards, and strategic activities.
• Oversee grants, contracts, RFPs, and monitoring systems.
• Review funding proposals and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Lead tobacco prevention, cessation, and compliance initiatives (Tobacco 21, Quit Line, Smoke Free Workplace).
• Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to staff and partners.
• Ensure compliance with CDC grant requirements and oversee GRF funds.
• Supervise staff, manage workflows, and support staff development.
• Prepare reports, proposals, evaluations, and program documentation.
• Serve as liaison to state and federal agencies and represent the program at meetings and conferences.
• Support the Program Administrator with reporting, complaints, publications, and data‑driven programming.

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.

Position Qualifications:

• 4 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

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 12 mos. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

• 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Compliance Enforcement, Budgeting, Database Administration, Program Management.

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Thinking.

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($40.40 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($42.70 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.