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WIC Program Representative

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
625 Forster Street (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025

THE POSITION

The Department of Health, Bureau of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our amazing team and help support our mission of providing benefits to Pennsylvania women, infants, and children. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting program monitoring of WIC services, ensuring compliance with United States Department of Agriculture regulations, and reporting any findings. Do not hesitate, apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a WIC Program Representative, you will be responsible for monitoring program grantee and vendor compliance. You will be involved in conducting investigations and reviews to ensure the program is being followed properly. You will also report on voter registration regulations and analyze inventory audit documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and success of the WIC program. This position may require you to be assigned to emergency situations to support the public health emergency response mission of the department. These emergency assignments may come with little or no advance notice and can continue for various periods of time, ranging from a few hours to several weeks. Depending on the nature of the circumstance, these emergency assignments may involve working in adverse conditions and may require travel to a different location other than your assigned headquarters. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Travel, including overnight travel, is required.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to work in-office 1 day a month with additional days as directed. 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.
  • 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:

  • One year of professional experience in administering the operations of a health, human, or social services program; and a bachelors degree; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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