Administrative Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Centralized Operations/Management, Conferences, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Funding, Government, Grant Administration/Management, Health Department, Higher Education, Leadership, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Public Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Team Player
Rhode Island Department of Health
PHIG Operations Support Specialist
Type of Schedule: Hybrid
Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday Friday
Location: 3 Capitol Hill, Providence RI 02812
Summary
The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking an I PHIG Operations Support Specialist to work across three complex strategy areas: Workforce Development, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with complex tasks involved in the implementation and administration of the PHIG grant, a unique, cross cutting funding opportunity that supports all divisions and programs at RIDOH.
- Organize and maintain official electronic files in MS Teams/SharePoint to ensure information is easy to find and cataloged for reference in the future.
- Assist with the purchasing and procurement of good and services that support the goals of the PHIG grant.
- Study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
- Assist a with coordination and communication with other states PHIG teams.
- Coordinate the flow of work across PHIG strategy areas and various program within the agency.
- Track projects through execution and completion elevate issues that need follow up.
- Attend conferences and meetings on behalf of the executive leadership team and take notes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Superior attention to detail.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize.
- Flexibility and comfort working as part of a team and independently in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift.
- Strong understanding of government administration, process, and procedures.
- Must be comfortable working in SharePoint.
- Familiarity with JIRA preferred
Education and Experience
- Education gained through successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and
- Experience gained through employment in a government assisting a high-level official performing complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs that had effect on all large divisions, departments or agencies.