People and Professional Supports Manager (Business Operations Manager 1)

Initial Posting Date:

10/17/2024

Application Deadline:

10/31/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,257 - $9,677

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

People and Professional Supports Manager (Business Operations Manager 1)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD) in Portland, Oregon is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of People and Professional Supports Manager. This role will involve directing division-wide strategies aimed at enhancing and supporting the workforce within the Public Health Division. Key responsibilities will include workforce development, staff outreach and engagement, future worker outreach, and collaboration with academic partners in Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest region.

This is a full-time, permanent, management service position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What you will do!

As the People and Professional Supports Manager, you will manage a professional team and oversee strategic planning implementation, internal communications, and employee safety and wellness.  

• You will ensure optimal coordination and implementation of the Public Health Division's workforce development and staff engagement initiatives.
• You will supervise and provide direction to staff responsible for developing and executing internal strategies and objectives that guide all programs within the Public Health Division related to workforce development, fostering a culture of belonging, and division-wide operations.
• You will supervise senior staff who implement strategies across the Public Health Division and the broader Public Health System in Oregon, which encompasses local public health authorities, Tribes, community-based organizations, and universities.
• You will collaborate closely with other managers, federal agency partners, local government officials, Tribal health administrators, and community leaders to create a coordinated and comprehensive workforce development strategy for Oregon's public health workforce.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations in a public health setting or closely related field.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and two years of supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations in a public health setting or closely related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience developing and leading adaptive teams to achieve common objectives.
• Experience developing and delivering policy and program recommendations to management for their consideration and implementation.
• Experience delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Experience collaborating effectively with community members, key partners, and diverse teams.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in the principles and practices of large-scale project management.
• Experience in governmental public health systems, alongside a foundational understanding of population health, diversity, equity, and inclusion best-practices, , and operational metrics.
• Experience in analyzing legislative policy to assess its impact on health equity.
• Experience in utilizing data and best practices to create comprehensive strategies aimed at enhancing health equity.
• Experience in facilitation, problem-solving, and coaching, along with the capability to offer consultation and technical assistance.
• Experience in presenting complex data to a variety of audiences, including workgroups, management teams, formal committees, partner groups, and governing bodies.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally responsive and inclusive work environment.
  

Working Conditions:
This position will be hybrid – the person in this job will be expected to be on-site at the Portland State Office Building, located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232 two days per week and work remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology three days per week. The days on-site are flexible and will be planned. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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 minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). 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.
  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• 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.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

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, and
• 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.
• Complete the online 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)
  

*Applicants who fail to upload a resume and cover letter may not be considered.

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Additional Information:

• Pay Equity: 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.
• 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: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• 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, your offer will be contingent upon the positive 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.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

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. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. 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.