Farmers' Market Program Administrator (Health Planning Administrator 2)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

The Bureau of Child & Family Health (BCFH) is an organized effort to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes and improve the health status of women, infants, children, youth and families in Ohio. Using evidenced-based and data driven practices, we support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

What You'll Do:

The Farmers' Market Program Administrator oversees the overall planning, implementation, and operation of the statewide Ohio Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). This position ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, and program requirements. Additional duties may include:

• Oversees the development of policy for program operations (e.g., vendor compliance, Ohio Administrative Code, participant compliance, FMNP, local agency management evaluations).
• Advocate for FMNP expansion and statewide access (e.g., GRF, program match and food instrument reallocation).
• Oversee preparation and submission of annual FMNP grant application.
• Coordinates with law enforcement entities on WIC vendor and participant investigations (e.g., identification and referral of WIC fraudulent vendors, analysis of redemptions and specific products, provides trial testimony).
• Supervises assigned staff (e.g., interviews, selects, sets priorities, assigns work, monitors work activities, evaluates performance, approves/disapproves requests for benefits in accordance with state and ODH policies).
• Makes public relations presentations at civic groups, local agency functions and law enforcement agencies regarding the Farmers' Market program and integrity issues within the WIC program.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• For more information, visit our Total Rewards website !

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
4 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field, or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Public Health

Professional Skills: Compliance Enforcement, Management, Operational and Administrative Support

Technical Skills: Decision Making, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning