Vendor Relations & Compliance Consultant

About the Department

Pay Grade: L

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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 protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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 the people of Georgia.  
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

Position Duties

• Manages the end-to-end process to effectively review, select, authorize, train, monitor and where necessary determine sanctions and terminations of WIC vendors in accordance with the policies and timeframes established by State WIC regulations. 
• Works with WIC Vendor Analytics & Cost Containment Manager to determine appropriate vendor Peer group and monitors vendor activity for compliance by performing detailed analysis of vendor system data. 
• Works regularly with DPH Office of Inspector General (OIG), General Counsel and the WIC Vendor Analytics & Cost Containment Manager to gather the necessary input and insight needed to determine appropriate action related to vendor applications/re-applications, compliance monitoring, sanctions and where necessary terminations and to minimize program fraud related to vendor activity. 
• Creates appropriate vendor correspondence including necessary sanctions and denials. 
  
• Completes all necessary activity logs/reports/reviews of work with management to ensure effective and consistent vendor administration.  
  
• Provides subject matter expertise related to vendor administration to the WIC training designer and Vendor Training Coordinator to create effective training material; delivers vendor training and support to ensure vendors are properly informed on all relevant policies and procedures. 
  
• Provides insight and input to manager on updating WIC policies, guidelines and criteria related to vendor procedures. 
  
• Works regularly internally across the WIC program and DPH, as well as externally with other state WIC programs, Regional USDA team and vendor associations to learn and share best practices and to identify opportunities to increase vendor administration efficiencies and integrity. 
  
• Participates as needed in the Vendor Advisory Group to enhance communication, awareness and collaboration on vendor related policy, procedures and support.  
  
• Performs other assignments as required. 
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in communication, English, or public relations from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment; 
or 
One (1) year of experience required at the lower level Busi Support Analyst 2 (GSP131). 

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE POSITION):

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize activity to ensure deadline and desired outcomes are achieved 
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills  
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decisions making skills 
• Creative problem-solving skills specifically related to new process design and implementation 
• Experience in the Public sector and Grocery industry experience a plus.
• Able to work effectively in a high stress, changing environment.

Other Qualifications

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

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board 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 and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH 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. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email 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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.