The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office (HLO) is recruiting for a Accounting Specialist to provide complete, accurate, and timely payment to state approved vendors, balance daily money intake reports and prepare expenditure transaction processes for the preparation of data entry into the State Financial Management Application (SFMA). This position also coordinates the benefits enrollment, payroll deduction, information dissemination and problem solving/referral functions with the OHA Office of Financial Services. In addition, this position is responsible for the collection of revenue on Regulatory Operations Division penalties.
What you will do!
Prepare the cashier’s drawer; reconcile; prepare receipts and SFMA entries.
Review expenditure for accuracy and completeness; work with staff to correct errors.
Process NSF checks, including enter into database, notifies payee, prepares entry for SFMA and send to OFS.
Follow up with claimants, employees, and vendors to get missing information and to resolve problems/errors.
Set up payment plans, prepare and send promissory notes, track payments; review delinquent files for next step of legal action.
Review, process, and verify supply orders received from various state approved vendors. Process refunds and/or exchanges. Works with vendor to settle any discrepancies.
Initiates documents and collaborates with management team in reviewing new contracts; track and monitor current contracts.
Act as the Office’s payroll liaison pertaining to pay, direct deposit, work schedules, leave usage, pledged deductions, garnishments, insurance benefits and eligibility, etc.
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's in it for you?
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.
This position is not eligible for working remotely due to the need for regular face-to-face contact with customers, the public, and coworkers. The primary work location is located at 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits; OR
One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2; OR
At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.
Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
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.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-156294
DEADLINE: 5/16/24
Salary Range: $3,776 - $5,232
May 08, 2024
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office (HLO) is recruiting for a Accounting Specialist to provide complete, accurate, and timely payment to state approved vendors, balance daily money intake reports and prepare expenditure transaction processes for the preparation of data entry into the State Financial Management Application (SFMA). This position also coordinates the benefits enrollment, payroll deduction, information dissemination and problem solving/referral functions with the OHA Office of Financial Services. In addition, this position is responsible for the collection of revenue on Regulatory Operations Division penalties.
What you will do!
Prepare the cashier’s drawer; reconcile; prepare receipts and SFMA entries.
Review expenditure for accuracy and completeness; work with staff to correct errors.
Process NSF checks, including enter into database, notifies payee, prepares entry for SFMA and send to OFS.
Follow up with claimants, employees, and vendors to get missing information and to resolve problems/errors.
Set up payment plans, prepare and send promissory notes, track payments; review delinquent files for next step of legal action.
Review, process, and verify supply orders received from various state approved vendors. Process refunds and/or exchanges. Works with vendor to settle any discrepancies.
Initiates documents and collaborates with management team in reviewing new contracts; track and monitor current contracts.
Act as the Office’s payroll liaison pertaining to pay, direct deposit, work schedules, leave usage, pledged deductions, garnishments, insurance benefits and eligibility, etc.
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's in it for you?
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.
This position is not eligible for working remotely due to the need for regular face-to-face contact with customers, the public, and coworkers. The primary work location is located at 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits; OR
One year of experience calculating, recording, and maintaining accounting information that must include coding transactions and checking them for propriety, balancing, and resolving discrepancies in computer edits AND at least 43 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2; OR
At least 94 quarter (62 semester) credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) credit hours in accounting. Credit hours must include introductory level accounting courses 1 and 2 and may include any additional accounting courses with “accounting” in the title.
Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
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.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-156294
DEADLINE: 5/16/24
Salary Range: $3,776 - $5,232
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) section in Portland, OR is recruiting for one Health Systems Policy Specialist to provide leadership, strategic direction, and grant and contract administration for HPCDP health systems-related efforts. HPCDP’s strategic plan tackles chronic disease prevention with a comprehensive, community-wide approach to help people eat better, drink less alcohol, move more, live tobacco free, and take care of themselves. This means achieving better health, better care, and lower health care costs for all Oregonians.
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.
These positions are full-time, permanent, classified positions which are represented by a union, SEIU; and is not overtime eligible.
What will you do? As a Health Systems Policy Specialist , you will perform the following duties:
Serve as a subject matter expert for commercial tobacco cessation, providing guidance to internal and external on effective policies, systems, and practices, including Medicaid policies, clinic-based closed loop referral systems, and promotion of cessation counseling and referral services.
Promote and manage strategic relationships with key health systems partners (including, but not limited to state Medicaid programs and partners, payers, hospitals, clinics, and health care provider organizations) and provide high level health systems expertise based on scientifically sound methods for effective chronic disease prevention, early detection, and self-management.
Identify program related funding and develop grant applications and proposals for health systems-related contracts.
Manage grant and contract selection processes and oversee the day-to-day operation of these resultant contracts.
Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of work plans for multiple federal grants, including the development of required grant deliverables such as progress reports and annual work plan updates.
Coordinate commercial tobacco cessation strategies with other HPCDP strategic efforts and partners at the local, state, and regional level.
Provide guidance for local public health, community-based organizations, and other local service providers in the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically relevant cessation programs.
Provide subject matter expertise related to state and federal health reform, identify emerging issues in the role of public health in relationship to health system transformation and identify key issues and interventions related to equity in the health system.
Understand, track, propose, and develop strategies for HPCDP’s relationship with and involvement with other OHA divisions, programs, committees, and initiatives.
Provide strategic and technical expertise on health systems and community-clinical linkage strategies to promote self-management referrals from health systems to community resources, including culturally appropriate commercial tobacco cessation services.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program related to public health.
Example: A bachelor’s degree and four three years of experience.
Requested Skills
Experience with commercial tobacco cessation programs, policies, and practices.
Experience with the core public health functions of assessment, policy, health equity and assurance.
Experience with grant and contract management, including the development of work plans and budgets, and compliance with reporting, tracking, and other requirements.
Familiarity with Oregon’s Medicaid delivery system, including the role of Coordinated Care Organizations, incentive metrics, and payment pathways for the delivery of community-based programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program and other chronic disease self-management and education programs.
Familiarity with health care system and community-clinical linkage interventions for preventing and managing chronic diseases among high-risk individuals.
Experience in identifying and addressing health disparities.
Experience working with diverse communities and creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Experience developing and implementing program guidelines and structures to achieve program goals.
Experience building collaborative relationships with state agencies; health system organizations; members of local, state, and national agencies; community organizations; stakeholders; and the public.
Experience in developing and coordinating work plans shared by multiple individuals and organizations.
Experience in technical writing, presenting information clearly and concisely.
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, there are times when the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location and the amount of remote work may be reconsidered at any time based on changing needs of the program.
Dec 21, 2023
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) section in Portland, OR is recruiting for one Health Systems Policy Specialist to provide leadership, strategic direction, and grant and contract administration for HPCDP health systems-related efforts. HPCDP’s strategic plan tackles chronic disease prevention with a comprehensive, community-wide approach to help people eat better, drink less alcohol, move more, live tobacco free, and take care of themselves. This means achieving better health, better care, and lower health care costs for all Oregonians.
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.
These positions are full-time, permanent, classified positions which are represented by a union, SEIU; and is not overtime eligible.
What will you do? As a Health Systems Policy Specialist , you will perform the following duties:
Serve as a subject matter expert for commercial tobacco cessation, providing guidance to internal and external on effective policies, systems, and practices, including Medicaid policies, clinic-based closed loop referral systems, and promotion of cessation counseling and referral services.
Promote and manage strategic relationships with key health systems partners (including, but not limited to state Medicaid programs and partners, payers, hospitals, clinics, and health care provider organizations) and provide high level health systems expertise based on scientifically sound methods for effective chronic disease prevention, early detection, and self-management.
Identify program related funding and develop grant applications and proposals for health systems-related contracts.
Manage grant and contract selection processes and oversee the day-to-day operation of these resultant contracts.
Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of work plans for multiple federal grants, including the development of required grant deliverables such as progress reports and annual work plan updates.
Coordinate commercial tobacco cessation strategies with other HPCDP strategic efforts and partners at the local, state, and regional level.
Provide guidance for local public health, community-based organizations, and other local service providers in the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically relevant cessation programs.
Provide subject matter expertise related to state and federal health reform, identify emerging issues in the role of public health in relationship to health system transformation and identify key issues and interventions related to equity in the health system.
Understand, track, propose, and develop strategies for HPCDP’s relationship with and involvement with other OHA divisions, programs, committees, and initiatives.
Provide strategic and technical expertise on health systems and community-clinical linkage strategies to promote self-management referrals from health systems to community resources, including culturally appropriate commercial tobacco cessation services.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program related to public health.
Example: A bachelor’s degree and four three years of experience.
Requested Skills
Experience with commercial tobacco cessation programs, policies, and practices.
Experience with the core public health functions of assessment, policy, health equity and assurance.
Experience with grant and contract management, including the development of work plans and budgets, and compliance with reporting, tracking, and other requirements.
Familiarity with Oregon’s Medicaid delivery system, including the role of Coordinated Care Organizations, incentive metrics, and payment pathways for the delivery of community-based programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program and other chronic disease self-management and education programs.
Familiarity with health care system and community-clinical linkage interventions for preventing and managing chronic diseases among high-risk individuals.
Experience in identifying and addressing health disparities.
Experience working with diverse communities and creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Experience developing and implementing program guidelines and structures to achieve program goals.
Experience building collaborative relationships with state agencies; health system organizations; members of local, state, and national agencies; community organizations; stakeholders; and the public.
Experience in developing and coordinating work plans shared by multiple individuals and organizations.
Experience in technical writing, presenting information clearly and concisely.
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, there are times when the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location and the amount of remote work may be reconsidered at any time based on changing needs of the program.
Salary Range: $4,693 - $7,180
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent Health, Screenwise, and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Section , Oregon Reproductive Health (RH) Program in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Reproductive Health Capacity Building Specialist to provide high quality equity-focused training and capacity building activities for the Oregon Reproductive Health (RH) Program. The RH Program is dedicated to ensuring people in Oregon have access to high-quality reproductive and sexual health services, knowledge, and resources through partnerships with clinics, community organizations, and policy makers. The RH Program provides program planning, policy development, guidance, organization, support and implementation for activities and projects related to ensuring that every person in Oregon has reproductive autonomy.
As the Reproductive Health Capacity Building Specialist , you will develop capacity building, training, and education programs and activities for community members, community partner organizations, and clinical partners of the RH Program. You will design and facilitate trainings, as well as identify external trainers and resources to meet the learning needs of the RH Program’s partners and priority populations. This position is responsible for collaborating with RH Program team members on assessing learning needs in the community and among the RH Program’s partners, developing a capacity building program that serves a network of clinical agencies providing RH services across Oregon, and taking the lead on developing educational opportunities for community. This position works in close collaboration with multiple initiatives within the RH Program.
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.
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's in it for you?
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, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A bachelor’s degree in public administration, behavioral or social sciences, education or social work, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills required to perform the job duties of this position and a two years’ experience professional-level work related to the nature of this position.
Desired Attributes
Experience developing and designing virtual and in-person trainings.
Experience using adult-learning best practices in training development and design.
Experience developing and offering sexual and reproductive health education and trainings on a variety of topics, in community settings, e.g., community-based organizations, schools, coalition meetings, etc..
Experience training and educating reproductive or sexual health care providers or other sexual and reproductive health workers or educators on relevant topics such as: contraceptive management and counseling; cultural responsiveness in reproductive health care; providing adolescent-friendly services; reproductive justice and/or equity; Intimate partner violence; etc.
Experience in developing and implementing a program workplan and tracking progress.
Experience successfully managing administrative and logistical tasks for coordinating training and capacity building activities.
Demonstrated skill at collaborating successfully with colleagues and community partners on joint projects.
Demonstrated understanding of racial and other injustices that impact peoples’ ability to access adequate reproductive health care.
Experience forming new partnerships and building relationships with internal and external partners.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve, and understanding of the impact of systemic oppression on underserved communities.
Experience working with diverse populations, such as rural, BIPOC, immigrant, refugee, tribal, and LGBTQ communities within Oregon.
Bi-lingual, bi-cultural English/Spanish is preferred.
How to Apply
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-133226
Application Deadline: 08/15/2023
Jul 19, 2023
Full time
Salary Range: $4,693 - $7,180
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent Health, Screenwise, and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Section , Oregon Reproductive Health (RH) Program in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Reproductive Health Capacity Building Specialist to provide high quality equity-focused training and capacity building activities for the Oregon Reproductive Health (RH) Program. The RH Program is dedicated to ensuring people in Oregon have access to high-quality reproductive and sexual health services, knowledge, and resources through partnerships with clinics, community organizations, and policy makers. The RH Program provides program planning, policy development, guidance, organization, support and implementation for activities and projects related to ensuring that every person in Oregon has reproductive autonomy.
As the Reproductive Health Capacity Building Specialist , you will develop capacity building, training, and education programs and activities for community members, community partner organizations, and clinical partners of the RH Program. You will design and facilitate trainings, as well as identify external trainers and resources to meet the learning needs of the RH Program’s partners and priority populations. This position is responsible for collaborating with RH Program team members on assessing learning needs in the community and among the RH Program’s partners, developing a capacity building program that serves a network of clinical agencies providing RH services across Oregon, and taking the lead on developing educational opportunities for community. This position works in close collaboration with multiple initiatives within the RH Program.
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.
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's in it for you?
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, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A bachelor’s degree in public administration, behavioral or social sciences, education or social work, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills required to perform the job duties of this position and a two years’ experience professional-level work related to the nature of this position.
Desired Attributes
Experience developing and designing virtual and in-person trainings.
Experience using adult-learning best practices in training development and design.
Experience developing and offering sexual and reproductive health education and trainings on a variety of topics, in community settings, e.g., community-based organizations, schools, coalition meetings, etc..
Experience training and educating reproductive or sexual health care providers or other sexual and reproductive health workers or educators on relevant topics such as: contraceptive management and counseling; cultural responsiveness in reproductive health care; providing adolescent-friendly services; reproductive justice and/or equity; Intimate partner violence; etc.
Experience in developing and implementing a program workplan and tracking progress.
Experience successfully managing administrative and logistical tasks for coordinating training and capacity building activities.
Demonstrated skill at collaborating successfully with colleagues and community partners on joint projects.
Demonstrated understanding of racial and other injustices that impact peoples’ ability to access adequate reproductive health care.
Experience forming new partnerships and building relationships with internal and external partners.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve, and understanding of the impact of systemic oppression on underserved communities.
Experience working with diverse populations, such as rural, BIPOC, immigrant, refugee, tribal, and LGBTQ communities within Oregon.
Bi-lingual, bi-cultural English/Spanish is preferred.
How to Apply
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-133226
Application Deadline: 08/15/2023
Licensing Qualification Specialist (Public Service Representative 4)
Salary Range: $2,823 - $4,073
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office in Salem, OR is recruiting for a Customer Service Representative to provide assistance to the HLO Licensing Manager in overseeing the authorization and renewal process of multiple boards/councils/programs, using independent judgement, and assisting with determination of applicant qualifications for authorization and renewals, by interpreting statute, administrative rule, and OHA/PHD/HLO polices, and procedures.
This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU.
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 respond to general inquiries and organize and maintain filing system and computerized record.
You will assess appropriate fees and process financial transactions.
You will review and evaluate and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and send notification.
You will assist with the development and onboarding of legislatively assigned boards/councils/programs.
You will coordinate with others to obtain and share licensing and database information as well as resolve discrepancies between current process and new policy, rules, law.
This position is not eligible to work remotely due to the need for regular face-to-face contact with customers, the public, and coworkers. This position may also require a higher level of oversight with direct supervision, access to hardcopy files, financial transactions, or office resources.
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.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Three (3) years of experience performing public contact and/or customer service duties comparable to the work of a Public Service Representative.
At least two years of this experience must include dealing with the public in-person or by phone providing information about services and programs; explaining rules, programs, and procedures; and/or providing assistance, explaining requirements, and gaining compliance.
Preference will be given for experience providing service in an area of public health and/or licensing.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Possess excellent computer data entry skills to enter information into office database.
How to Apply:
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-132414
Application Deadline: 07/30/2023
Jul 19, 2023
Full time
Licensing Qualification Specialist (Public Service Representative 4)
Salary Range: $2,823 - $4,073
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office in Salem, OR is recruiting for a Customer Service Representative to provide assistance to the HLO Licensing Manager in overseeing the authorization and renewal process of multiple boards/councils/programs, using independent judgement, and assisting with determination of applicant qualifications for authorization and renewals, by interpreting statute, administrative rule, and OHA/PHD/HLO polices, and procedures.
This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU.
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 respond to general inquiries and organize and maintain filing system and computerized record.
You will assess appropriate fees and process financial transactions.
You will review and evaluate and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and send notification.
You will assist with the development and onboarding of legislatively assigned boards/councils/programs.
You will coordinate with others to obtain and share licensing and database information as well as resolve discrepancies between current process and new policy, rules, law.
This position is not eligible to work remotely due to the need for regular face-to-face contact with customers, the public, and coworkers. This position may also require a higher level of oversight with direct supervision, access to hardcopy files, financial transactions, or office resources.
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.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Three (3) years of experience performing public contact and/or customer service duties comparable to the work of a Public Service Representative.
At least two years of this experience must include dealing with the public in-person or by phone providing information about services and programs; explaining rules, programs, and procedures; and/or providing assistance, explaining requirements, and gaining compliance.
Preference will be given for experience providing service in an area of public health and/or licensing.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Possess excellent computer data entry skills to enter information into office database.
How to Apply:
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-132414
Application Deadline: 07/30/2023
Consultation/Training Officer (Environmental Health Specialist 3)
Salary Range: $4,913 - $7,534
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) in Portland OR is recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist 3 position. This position will primarily work in the Foodborne Illness Prevention Program, but will also support the Food, Pool and Lodging Unit as a whole, providing technical support to local public health authorities, industry and the public.
To see the full position description, click here .
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership with a strategic goal is 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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely.
What will you do? As an Environmental Health Specialist , you will perform the following duties:
Provide technical assistance to local public health authorities (LPHAs), other state agencies, facility operators and the public.
Prepare and facilitate technical training for LPHAs in both the classroom and field settings (field standardization).
Monitor progress of LPHAs in meeting program goals (triennial reviews).
Ensure programs meet statutory and rule requirements.
Provide recommendations for agency’s official position on food safety and related environmental health issues.
Review and interpret technical data having statewide impact.
Evaluate program priorities and strategies to achieve program goals.
Evaluate program service delivery problems or successful operation practices and adapt procedures to improve program operations.
Identify barriers to program participation and design strategies to eliminate barriers.
Adapt program guidelines and standards as needed.
Assist in the development of statewide program plans and the establishment of program priorities, goals, and direction.
Develop strategies to achieve goals.
Recommend legislative concepts to expand or improve program operations.
Develop new and maintain existing partnerships with diverse individuals, groups and agencies.
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 full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you are an experienced environmental health specialist with experience in food, pool, and lodging programs, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirement
Two years of experience working under general supervision, conducting environmental health inspections which included providing technical assistance and consultation at local or state level; AND a bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in environmental or physical science. Graduate training in environmental studies may substitute for one year of the experience.
Must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or be able to become registered within six months of hire.
Requested Skills
Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in environmental health, public health, or other related field; three years of environmental health and/or public health experience; and program/project management experience.
Preference given to candidates with experience using licensing and inspection software, HealthSpace CloudSuite product preferred.
Experience working with food, pool and lodging public health programs.
Experience providing technical program expertise within and outside of the agency.
Experience in public speaking and making presentations to various audiences and adult students.
Experience working with city, county, state, and federal governmental offices and interpreting and applying existing statutes, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures that address environmental public health.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment and bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups (such as state or local health officials, the regulated community and industry organizations) to work through complex problems and come to mutually acceptable solutions.
Experience reading, analyzing, and writing general, statistical, and technical reports.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
How to Apply
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-133094
Application Deadline open until filled with first application pull on 07/31/2023
Jul 18, 2023
Full time
Consultation/Training Officer (Environmental Health Specialist 3)
Salary Range: $4,913 - $7,534
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) in Portland OR is recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist 3 position. This position will primarily work in the Foodborne Illness Prevention Program, but will also support the Food, Pool and Lodging Unit as a whole, providing technical support to local public health authorities, industry and the public.
To see the full position description, click here .
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership with a strategic goal is 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.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely.
What will you do? As an Environmental Health Specialist , you will perform the following duties:
Provide technical assistance to local public health authorities (LPHAs), other state agencies, facility operators and the public.
Prepare and facilitate technical training for LPHAs in both the classroom and field settings (field standardization).
Monitor progress of LPHAs in meeting program goals (triennial reviews).
Ensure programs meet statutory and rule requirements.
Provide recommendations for agency’s official position on food safety and related environmental health issues.
Review and interpret technical data having statewide impact.
Evaluate program priorities and strategies to achieve program goals.
Evaluate program service delivery problems or successful operation practices and adapt procedures to improve program operations.
Identify barriers to program participation and design strategies to eliminate barriers.
Adapt program guidelines and standards as needed.
Assist in the development of statewide program plans and the establishment of program priorities, goals, and direction.
Develop strategies to achieve goals.
Recommend legislative concepts to expand or improve program operations.
Develop new and maintain existing partnerships with diverse individuals, groups and agencies.
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 full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you are an experienced environmental health specialist with experience in food, pool, and lodging programs, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirement
Two years of experience working under general supervision, conducting environmental health inspections which included providing technical assistance and consultation at local or state level; AND a bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in environmental or physical science. Graduate training in environmental studies may substitute for one year of the experience.
Must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or be able to become registered within six months of hire.
Requested Skills
Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in environmental health, public health, or other related field; three years of environmental health and/or public health experience; and program/project management experience.
Preference given to candidates with experience using licensing and inspection software, HealthSpace CloudSuite product preferred.
Experience working with food, pool and lodging public health programs.
Experience providing technical program expertise within and outside of the agency.
Experience in public speaking and making presentations to various audiences and adult students.
Experience working with city, county, state, and federal governmental offices and interpreting and applying existing statutes, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures that address environmental public health.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment and bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups (such as state or local health officials, the regulated community and industry organizations) to work through complex problems and come to mutually acceptable solutions.
Experience reading, analyzing, and writing general, statistical, and technical reports.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
How to Apply
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-133094
Application Deadline open until filled with first application pull on 07/31/2023
Salary Range: $4,182 - $6,118
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program Specialist to provide consultation, technical assistance, and evaluation services for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program to verify that license applicants and licensees of manufacturers, facilitators, service centers, and testing laboratories are meeting program requirements as stipulated by statute, administrative rules, policies and procedures, and interpretive guidelines.
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
Ensure Oregonians who meet eligibility criteria have access to safe, effective psilocybin products and psilocybin services.
Ensure overall safety of our communities, with a focus on product and client safety.
Evaluate license and permit applications to determine eligibility based on statutes and administrative rules while providing technical support to applicants and licensees.
Interpret state statutes, rules and regulations for psilocybin licensures, training programs, and the provision of psilocybin services.
Assess application renewals, application denials, and change requests according to licensing program policies and procedures.
Provide support to the Oregon Psilocybin Services Compliance Team to inspect manufacturers, service centers, and testing lab sites for licensure approval and ongoing compliance.
Collaborate to update and clarify licensing applications, forms and documents to streamline administrative procedure and assist with the customer experience.
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, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232, or additional temporary locations as needed. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years. (Applicable Associate’s degrees equal 2 years of substitution, a Bachelor’s or higher degree will equal 3 years of substitution.)
Desired Attributes
This position requires a broad understanding of community public relations and the ability to work amicably with a diversity of people and issues. It demands awareness of and sensitivity to the problems and interests of individuals who may be seriously ill or disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds. It requires effective communication skills, both written and oral, excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate human and technological resources to meet the objectives of the program.
Experience interviewing people to gather information, taking notes, conducting fact-finding research, writing detailed reports, and documenting information within an electronic system.
Experience explaining, interpreting, and applying rules, laws, and statutes appropriately which requires knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rule, and understanding local and federal government systems and operations.
Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory information in an understandable and culturally aware manner to people of diverse backgrounds and lived experience.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, values diversity, and promotes inclusion among team members and the people we serve, including experience promoting health equity and centering community.
Ability to work in a team environment, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success.
Previous experience working with databases, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Typing is required.
Some travel throughout Oregon may be required. Drivers must hold a current valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-128628
Application Deadline:
06/11/2023
May 24, 2023
Full time
Salary Range: $4,182 - $6,118
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program Specialist to provide consultation, technical assistance, and evaluation services for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program to verify that license applicants and licensees of manufacturers, facilitators, service centers, and testing laboratories are meeting program requirements as stipulated by statute, administrative rules, policies and procedures, and interpretive guidelines.
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
Ensure Oregonians who meet eligibility criteria have access to safe, effective psilocybin products and psilocybin services.
Ensure overall safety of our communities, with a focus on product and client safety.
Evaluate license and permit applications to determine eligibility based on statutes and administrative rules while providing technical support to applicants and licensees.
Interpret state statutes, rules and regulations for psilocybin licensures, training programs, and the provision of psilocybin services.
Assess application renewals, application denials, and change requests according to licensing program policies and procedures.
Provide support to the Oregon Psilocybin Services Compliance Team to inspect manufacturers, service centers, and testing lab sites for licensure approval and ongoing compliance.
Collaborate to update and clarify licensing applications, forms and documents to streamline administrative procedure and assist with the customer experience.
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, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232, or additional temporary locations as needed. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years. (Applicable Associate’s degrees equal 2 years of substitution, a Bachelor’s or higher degree will equal 3 years of substitution.)
Desired Attributes
This position requires a broad understanding of community public relations and the ability to work amicably with a diversity of people and issues. It demands awareness of and sensitivity to the problems and interests of individuals who may be seriously ill or disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds. It requires effective communication skills, both written and oral, excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate human and technological resources to meet the objectives of the program.
Experience interviewing people to gather information, taking notes, conducting fact-finding research, writing detailed reports, and documenting information within an electronic system.
Experience explaining, interpreting, and applying rules, laws, and statutes appropriately which requires knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rule, and understanding local and federal government systems and operations.
Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory information in an understandable and culturally aware manner to people of diverse backgrounds and lived experience.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, values diversity, and promotes inclusion among team members and the people we serve, including experience promoting health equity and centering community.
Ability to work in a team environment, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success.
Previous experience working with databases, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Typing is required.
Some travel throughout Oregon may be required. Drivers must hold a current valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-128628
Application Deadline:
06/11/2023