Lead-based Paint Program Analyst

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Program Analyst 2 to  support the Lead-based Paint Program in ensuring a safe reduction of lead-based paint hazards in our homes and communities, thereby protecting public health and reducing the potential for childhood lead poisoning.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

What you will do!

You will work as part of a team of passionate individuals that protect the public from the hazards of lead implementing state and federal laws that regulate lead-based paint in Oregon. This includes educating the regulated community and the general public on lead regulations, accrediting and auditing lead training professionals, certificying individuals working with lead-based paint, inspecting the regulated community to ensure compliance, and taking enforcement action against those that violate the regulations. You will develop, implement and monitor grants from the Environmental Protection Agency. You will collaborate with local, state and federal partners to improve program outcomes and ensure program objectives are met.

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 benefits 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 accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• 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.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, weekly visits to the primary work location listed in this announcement (Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232) and for on-site inspections will be required. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager. Both local and long-distance trips for inspections, investigations, and meetings outside of the office with the regulated community, clients, partners, and stakeholders are required. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

EXAMPLE:

• A Doctorate Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills and 1 year of experience list above.
• A Master’s Degree of the same focus with 2 years of required experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree of the same focus with 3 years of required experience.
• An Associates of the same focus with 3.5 years of required experience.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational behavior.
• Skill in dealing with groups of individuals with diverse and sometimes antagonistic viewpoints and identifying and addressing all potential issues and concerns.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally including public speaking and presentation.
• Skill in reading, analyzing and writing general, statistical and technical reports.
• Skill in identifying problems, generating alternatives, building consensus and implementing solutions.
• Skill in understanding and adapting quickly to complex statewide processes and systems.
• Skill in synthesizing diverse facts, opinions and materials into a workable report, proposal, solution or other document.
• Skill in providing expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization.
• Experience working with federal grants.
• Ability to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines.
• Preference may be given to candidates that possess knowledge of the public health impacts of lead exposures.
• Preference may be given to candidates with regulatory/enforcement experience.