Workforce Development Coordinator – Operations and Policy Analyst II

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Workforce Development Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 2) -Two (2) Positions (Hybrid)

Location: Portland United States

Job Description:

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,325 – $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Workforce Development Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 2) -Two (2) Positions (Hybrid)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD) and the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section located in Portland, Oregon are seeking candidates for two (2) Workforce Development Coordinator positions.

The Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD) guides the strategy, operations, and policy of public health programs within the division, and assures an effective and coherent public health system for Oregon. The OSPHD is responsible for developing a skilled and diverse workforce to achieve the business needs and goals, building strong partnerships to ensure that the public health system is well-positioned to address future challenges.

The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section advances policies, systems and healthy environments that promote health equity and prevent chronic disease through commercial tobacco control, nutrition security and physical activity, and alcohol and other drug prevention.

These are full-time, permanent, classified positions and are represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What will you do?

As an Operations and Policy Analyst 2 Workforce Coordinator you will create, develop, lead, evaluate and improve workforce development initiatives, internally and/or across the public health system. The public health system includes people working for the state public health division, local public health authorities, Tribal partners and community-based organizations. You will plan, implement and evaluate workforce development initiatives and activities. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to monitor workforce development efforts and ensure alignment with the strategic direction of public health in Oregon.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for the position located within the Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD), please click here.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for the position located within the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP), please click here.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR

A combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

Experience in project management, which includes analysis, planning and administrative skills.

Experience in leading group processes in virtual platforms such as developing meeting agendas, facilitating meetings, and supporting decisions and directives resulting from meetings.

Experience with adult learning styles and education.

Experience in planning and providing trainings and technical assistance to diverse groups.

Experience developing tracking and systems for projects and partners.

Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Strong writing and editing skills to effectively communicate with different audiences.

Proficient with standard office software, including Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.).

Working Conditions:

Working Conditions for the positions assigned to the Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD) and Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section located in Portland, Oregon: These positions may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology. The positions may have work that needs to be conducted on-site and may require occasional travel across the state. The Oregon State Office Building is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 772, Portland, Oregon 97232.

What’s in it for you?

The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx

Paid Leave Days:

11 paid holidays each year.

3 additional paid personal business days each year.

8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.

Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years.

Pension and Retirement plans.

Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.

Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030.

Becoming an anti-racist organization.

Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs.

Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Directions to Apply:

Complete the online application and questionnaire.

Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. *(required)

Upload a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled “What we are looking for”. *(required)

Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. View this video for assistance.

Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet. View this job aid for assistance.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

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Additional Information:

The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Background Check: If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Have Questions or Need Help?

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900. For Workday technical support, please call toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.