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Location : Hybrid, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-06388
Division/Section: Office of Women's Health & Nursing
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: S
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Dental Director with the Division of Women, Children and Nursing Services in Atlanta, Georgia.
Won't you join us?
Job Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides statewide leadership for public health dental services and programs.
• Provides strategic public health planning for oral health care including school-based sealant programs, teledentistry, and health department dental programs.
• Provides technical training to community water fluoridation operators.
• Responsible for conducting statewide oral health surveillance and assessments.
• Responsible for federal grant development and oversight to ensure goals are realized within established timelines and funds are utilized efficiently.
• Responsible for contract development, timelines, and funding.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with local public health and DPH program staff.
• Examine current oral health trends and needs within Georgia to identify areas that need additional resources and services.
• Responsible for working with public health districts and partners to implement initiatives that are geared toward expanding awareness about oral hygiene and dental care and implementing services to increase access to dental care in underserved areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience AND current Georgia license to practice dentistry.
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Relocation assistance not offered
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
02
What is your highest level of education completed?
03
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?
04
Do you currently hold a valid State of Georgia license to practice dentistry?
05
How many years of dental practice do you have?
06
How many years of experience do you have in the development, management and/ or administration of budgets, contracts and grants?
Required Question
Location : Hybrid, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-06388
Division/Section: Office of Women's Health & Nursing
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: S
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Dental Director with the Division of Women, Children and Nursing Services in Atlanta, Georgia.
Won't you join us?
Job Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides statewide leadership for public health dental services and programs.
• Provides strategic public health planning for oral health care including school-based sealant programs, teledentistry, and health department dental programs.
• Provides technical training to community water fluoridation operators.
• Responsible for conducting statewide oral health surveillance and assessments.
• Responsible for federal grant development and oversight to ensure goals are realized within established timelines and funds are utilized efficiently.
• Responsible for contract development, timelines, and funding.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with local public health and DPH program staff.
• Examine current oral health trends and needs within Georgia to identify areas that need additional resources and services.
• Responsible for working with public health districts and partners to implement initiatives that are geared toward expanding awareness about oral hygiene and dental care and implementing services to increase access to dental care in underserved areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience AND current Georgia license to practice dentistry.
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Relocation assistance not offered
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
- Yes
- No
02
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma
- GED
03
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?
- No
- Full Time Employee
- Part Time Employee
- Temp or Contractor
- Intern
- Volunteer
04
Do you currently hold a valid State of Georgia license to practice dentistry?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of dental practice do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5 Years
06
How many years of experience do you have in the development, management and/ or administration of budgets, contracts and grants?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5 years or more
Required Question
