Title: Public Health Policy Advisor

Application Deadline Date: 01/13/2026

Req ID: 54033

Department: Health

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $34.96

Maximum Salary: $54.82

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health has an exciting opportunity to be a part of the leadership team that helps shape public health in Vermont. The successful candidate for the Public Health Policy Advisor will be responsible for policy and planning leadership at a senior professional level and work on a wide range of complex policy initiatives in the area of public health, health care, and environmental health as well as rule writing and rule promulgation. The role involves extensive interactions with Department and Agency leadership, members of the legislature as well as local and state partners.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team. This position will have a duty station in Waterbury. It is expected that the Public Health Policy Advisor will have excellent research and writing abilities, and legal and/or public policy development experience. Familiarization with the Administrative Procedures Act and the legislative process is a plus.

The role involves extensive interactions with Department and Agency leadership; Department directors and staff; members of the legislature; stakeholder groups; and local and state partners. Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of the Public Health Policy Director.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Policy Advisor (Job Requisition #54033), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sarah Gregorek at sarah.gregorek@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in an office setting, with some required travel for which private means of transportation must be available. Evening and weekend duty may be necessary. Some confrontational meetings with interest groups may occur. Superb human relations skills are necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in public administration, political science, public health or a related field AND three (3) years of experience at a professional level in government relations, public health or health policy.

OR

Law degree AND two (2) years of experience at a professional level in government relations, public health or health policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.