Public Affairs Specialist 3 (Behavioral Health)

Initial Posting Date:

10/23/2024

Application Deadline:

11/23/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,684 - $9,649

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Affairs Specialist 3 (Behavioral Health)

Job Description:

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Please attach a current version of your resume and a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled What We Are Looking For.

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The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist 3 (Behavioral Health) to join an excellent team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, MMN position with the External Relations Division.   

What you will do!

Provide external strategic communications support for the Behavioral Health Division. Develop strategic communications plans and serve as the primary executive communications officer and spokesperson for the Behavioral Health Division. Produce news releases, articles, speeches, video scripts, talking points, reports, social media posts and other content that informs and educates Oregonians on a range of critical, complex, political and sensitive topics. Provide executive communications support to OHA leaders. Develop and implement communication policies, procedures, and priorities consistent with policies established by the Governor, OHA Director, and OHA Communications Director.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

This position falls under the (Public Affairs Specialist 3) classification.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA 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.

What we are looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, marketing, journalism, behavioral science, social science, or related field AND five years of professional level experience in public relations or public affairs; OR

Eight years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment. Five of the eight years must have been at the professional level.

Working conditions:

Position requires the incumbent to work a professional work week where the hours of work fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis. Must follow all security protocols and procedures. Extensive use of the computer, telephone, smartphones, and other technologies. Is subject to fluctuating workloads and priorities in dealing with highly complex, sensitive and/or political issues. Frequent contact with the public, stakeholders, BH and OHA leadership and the Governor’s Office.

Incidental local and in-state travel is required, and incumbent must have a valid driver’s license or alternate transportation.

Requested Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to health equity.
• Excellent communications knowledge and skills, including exceptional writing ability, analytic capacity, and applied understanding of strategic communications principles.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans that help achieve important organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing an agency’s priorities and reputation, including responsibility for conducting media relations, issue management and crisis communications for a large and/or highly visible organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively support executive communications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design and support stakeholder engagement processes.
• Demonstrated impact in developing culturally and linguistically competent communications that are effective in engaging diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of state and federal executive and legislative processes and procedures on relevant health policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to manage high level of workload and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to manage work plans and direct activities to meet deadlines and expected outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of flexibility.
• Knowledge of contracting processes.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Complete Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Upload Resume
• Upload Cover Letter
• Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered
• Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time.When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

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.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application 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.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Scott Lee at 971-372-1972 or Scott.H.Lee@OHA.OREGON.GOV.

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• 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.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. 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.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall 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.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
• Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.