Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases Section Manager

This position directs the work of professional staff and oversees the daily operations of the Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases (DOCD) Section. The Section is comprised of the following programs: Diabetes, Arthritis, Asthma, Disability Health, Kidney Disease, Long COVID, and other emerging health conditions. The position is responsible for: 1) Directing and overseeing the staff responsible for statewide programming, public health surveillance, evaluation, and policy and environmental change efforts that support health and wellbeing; 2) Planning and managing the DOCD Section’s budget and adherence to fiscal requirements and guidelines; 3) Advancing and integrating community engagement and health equity in DOCD Section programming; 4) Building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal, state, local partners, and community-based organizations; 5) Collaborating and coordinating efforts with internal and external partners to address DOCDs; 6) Assisting the DCDIC Director with the planning and management of division work, as needed.
 
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To be considered for this position you must:
 

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Preferred Education: Master’s degree in public health or health related field.

Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Preferred Experience: Two years’ experience in health program development, consultation, or administration at the Public Health Consultant 12/13 Level.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut St., Elliott-Larsen Building, Lansing, MI 48933.  Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.  
 
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. 
 
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. 

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
 
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.