Regional Consultant

Pay Grade: K

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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 proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• 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 Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you.

Under general supervision from the Regional Training and Support Manager, provide training and support for external vital records stakeholders, including county vital records offices, hospitals and health systems, coroners and medical examiner, and funeral homes. Provide training on the use of electronic registration systems and educate stakeholders on the legal requirements for fulfilling their vital records-related duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):

• Provides input and supports the development of standard policies, procedures, and guidelines for local registrars and data providers.
• Conducts and coordinates need assessments to identify, develop and implement training solutions that support regional constituents’ needs.
• Delivers regular instructor led and virtual training and support to local offices and data partners to ensure clarity of expectations, policies, and procedures to ensure data security, quality and completeness.
• Reviews local registrar offices and data providers procedures and practices to ensure consistency while identifying best practices and implementing improvements to increase data security and quality.
• Collaborates on the development and interpretation of policies and enforcement strategies to support Vital Records’ local registrar and data partners.
• Articulates updated and changes to policies and procedures to region.
• Develops and implements action plans and monitors progress to ensure objectives are met promptly.
• Works with the Office of Inspector General to audit and investigate county offices for potential security and fraudulent risk.
• Represents Vital Records local registrar and data provider needs with both internal DPH teams and external groups from public agencies and private sector to coordinate efforts and share best practices to enhance Georgia Vital Records record establishment and issuance.
• Performs other assignments as required.

High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university AND one year of experience facilitating training sessions, both in-person and online OR completion of a public speaking or communication course to effectively deliver trainings and create materials OR any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications (based on the needs of the position):

• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, specifically related to new process design, change management and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS), computer and/or web-based training delivery.
• Previous experience of remote training team experience preferred.

The DPH Commissioner and 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 assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity can be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules 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 [JR1]and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

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.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email a 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. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the 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.