Senior Policy Analyst - Public Health [hybrid-remote WA-OR only]

Job Summary                                                                                                                            

This position works with the Community Health Director and Healthy Communities Team to support Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) Lifecourse (i.e., Chronic Disease, Violence, and Injury Prevention, Pregnant and Parenting Families (also known as Maternal Child Health), and Access to Care) policy initiatives analysis and development with the goal of improving health for Clark County residents. Incumbents will conduct unbiased research and analyses on population health impacts of policies, laws, codes, funding, business planning, and forecasting efforts affecting the community. The work involves expert level research, analysis, and communication on policies impacting public health and strategic financial issues that have significant impact on our local health economy.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health, epidemiology, public health law, or related field, and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible related professional experience, preferably in state or local government.  A related master’s degree will substitute for two years of experience.

Incumbents must demonstrate experience working with diverse community members and possess an advanced understanding of how historical and current policy practices perpetuate racism. All combinations of education, experience and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered. Master’s Degree in public health research, policy, or health economics preferred. 

Knowledge of:

• Structural determinants of racial equity and social determinants of health, including how racism and other systems of oppression impact health and well-being, which may be gained through experience working with diverse communities. 
• Knowledge of the Washington State governmental system and governmental public health system, and policy development processes 
• Key components of cultural competency; awareness of differences, attitude to examine believes and values, knowledge of differences, and skills to work across cultures effectively and appropriately
• The impact of racism, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, mental or physical ability, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity on behavior, attitudes, and values related to public health policy

Ability to:

• Implement communication strategies in accordance with Public Health Standards to increase visibility in public health issues

• Work autonomously with thought-partnership and strategic supervision
• Demonstrate use of good judgment and the knowledge of when to seek additional help
• Effectively work with persons from diverse backgrounds including age, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, health status, genetic predisposition, political belief or mental or physical ability.
• Prepare effective correspondence and reports

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: M2.824 ($6,346.00 - $8,965.00) per month

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county