Commercial Tobacco Policy Program Officer (07723)
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- 24142559 Requisition #
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- Sep 20, 2024 Post Date
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division.
Commercial tobacco policies have played an instrumental role in the reduction of smoking prevalence over the years. The Program Officer researches, develops, and educates on the importance of public health policies that aims to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by commercial tobacco use. Primary responsibilities of this position include: 1) researching and analyzing national, state and local public health policy; 2) providing technical assistance to local entities to educate on and enforce public health policy; 3) enforcing the Clean Indoor Air Act; and 4) developing and disseminating effective educational messaging. Other responsibilities include working closely alongside team members with diverse areas of expertise in the commercial and traditional tobacco spaces. Services are provided to a wide range of private and public providers including physicians, public health departments, clinics, housing developments, hospitals and businesses.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of public health education and disease prevention.
- Skill in public speaking
- Skill in research and developing health training material, program content and ability in adapting materials based on audience.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral/social sciences, or clinical sciences or a related field.
- Two years of job-related experience in health education or health programming.
- Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on October 4, 2024.
