Human Services Program Executive 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5030452) Apply  Human Services Program Executive 1 Salary $77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-30498-49880 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Bur Plcy Plng Prgm Dvpt Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 49880 Position Number 50700755 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit F3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00211530 Bureau / Division Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Program Development Worksite Address Commonwealth Tower Worksite Address 303 Walnut Street, 11th Floor City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17101 Contact Name Chavonte' Hunter Contact Phone 717.257.7889 Contact Email RA-PWOMHSASHR@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you a driven and detail-oriented policy professional who is looking for a leadership position that will craft behavioral health policy for millions of Pennsylvanians? The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a dedicated Human Services Program Executive to join our Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) team. In this vital role, you will operate as the Division Director for Behavioral Health Policy and have the opportunity to build a newly created division to better meet the needs of Pennsylvanians. If you are eager to embrace new challenges and have a meaningful impact on critical behavioral health system policy, we encourage you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK By conducting a wide range of policy work, you will have a broad system impact on critical behavioral health system policy through the Medicaid and county mental health systems. Areas of oversite will include: + Directing the development of new and revised program standards, policies, and regulations in collaboration with the OMHSAS Executive Committee, other state agencies, and stakeholders + Developing bulletins and other guidance documents + Researching, analyzing, and interpreting federal and state statutes, legislation, and regulations + Providing consultation to other OMHSAS bureaus on the implementation of regulations and policy to help ensure consistency and continuity + Reviewing waiver requests from OMHSAS licensed providers + Leading the Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Program Development documents through the OMHSAS and DHS executive review processes + Proactively generating options for policy solutions through analysis and providing recommendations You will also oversee staff who conduct the work of the division, including effectively onboard new staff. Work will be conducted with significant independence and considerable initiative. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50700755) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 37.5 hour per week + Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Telewor k: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time with a minimum of two days per week in the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Four years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations, including two years of consultative or supervisory experience;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional consultative or supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much full-time professional experience do you possess in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations? + 4 years or more + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + Less than 2 years + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional consultative or supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 60 credits or more + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Write formal policy documents including clarifications, memorandum, and bulletins to inform stakeholders of behavioral health policy. Write correspondence to legislators, professional organizations, Federal and State agencies, and the public about the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) programs and policies. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience writing formal policy documents or correspondence regarding BEHAVIORAL HEALTH policy and programs. I was responsible for the FINAL written documents. + B. I have experience DRAFTING formal policy documents or correspondence regarding BEHAVIORAL HEALTH policy and programs. I was NOT responsible for the final written document. + C. I have experience writing formal policy documents or correspondence related to business rules or processes. This was NOT related to behavioral health policy and programs. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or non-fiction writing. + E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The types of written communications for which you were responsible. + Your level of responsibility.