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Project Manager

Pay Grade: L

This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.


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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
As a Project Manager, Emergency Preparedness within the Division of Health Protection, Office of Emergency Preparedness, at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

  • Under broad supervision, performs complex administrative duties and operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making for functional and programmatic success.

  • Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programmatic operations in addition to providing potential solutions for identified areas of improvement.

  • Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment.

  • Provides a high-level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.

  • Develops trainings as it relates implementing new strategic, sustainable and innovation solutions across the program.

  • Assists in the planning, developing and execution of training and exercises.

  • Provides strategic analysis.

  • During disaster operations, conduct activities supporting response activities in the DPH Emergency Operations Center and as a Public Health Liaison at Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security State Operations Center during an activation.

  • Represents Emergency Preparedness during partner collaboration meetings, events and conferences, as needed.

  • Others duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Prgm Consultant 1 (GSP090) or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, emergency management, public health or a related field and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment;
  • Experience in public health program management, in areas such as emergency preparedness, emergency management, or environmental health.

  • Experience in teaching, training, or emergency communications.

  • Experience with programmatic planning, specifically related to operationalizing programmatic initiatives and documents on a federal, state, regional or local level.

  • Experience in the use of MS Teams, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint computer application software.

  • Experience developing and implementing sustainable and innovative solutions.

  • Experience or knowledge of project management processes.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

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 (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.


Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Date Posted
01/27/2026
Job Reference
2025-10561
Organization
Health Protection/EM PREP, 4054920661
Location
200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA
Category
Project/Program Management
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