Healthy Homes & Communities Policy Advisor (HSC4) DOH7097
Full Time
Tumwater, WA
Posted
Job description
Description
This is a permanent full-time
Health Services Consultant 4 (HSC4) position.
Make a difference.
While applying and promoting an environmental justice lens, the Healthy Homes and Communities Policy Advisor work closely with the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Pesticide Illness Surveillance and Prevention program teams to identify, research and analyze policy issues; gather input from, and engage with, external stakeholders and communities with diverse interests; gather and analyze information on best practices from other jurisdictions; and present policy recommendations to a internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful, the incumbent must work closely with Healthy Homes and Communities (HH&C) supervisors and staff to build existing relationships and collaborations as well as identify new strategic partnerships and establish new relationships. This position will supervise at least one position that will focus on community engagement and environmental justice and may also supervise interns.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the designated expert on policy issues impacting the HH&C Section applying an environmental justice lens to policies and associated strategies at the state and local level.
Lead legislative analysis, rule development and policy projects, including implementation.
Enhance, develop and maintain relationships with key partners, stakeholders and communities to ensure engagement.
Gather input, identify opportunities for collaboration, and recommend and implement strategies and solutions that improve laws, regulations, and policies.
Provide consultation and technical assistance on equity and environmental justice issues for HH&C Section.
Provide supervision and leadership to the Policy and Engagement Team.
The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, Spokane or Richland, WA duty station for work activities as needed depending on the location of the incumbent. It is anticipated that they would be expected to report to their duty station for work activities quarterly at minimum.
Work that matters.
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
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Join a great team and lead us into the future.
The mission of the Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences (OEPHS) to assure environmental public health programs and policies are based in sound science. In effort to support the Department of Health’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State.
About us.
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of
Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.
Learn more about our Transformational Plan
Why DOH? We offer...
- One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more.
- A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
- Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year depending on the length of employment.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
- DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
Our Ideal Candidate.
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications.
NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently and have been gained through lived experience, volunteer experience, formal professional employment, or a combination.
Option 1: Five (5) years of experience in public policy, public health, environmental health/science or related field conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules and regulations.
Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree in environmental health/science, public health, public policy, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience in public policy, public health, environmental health/science or related field conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules and regulations.
Option 3: A Master’s degree in environmental health/science, public health, public policy, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in public policy, public health, environmental health/science or related field conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules and regulations.
AND
- Two (2) years of experience working to address health inequities, further social and environmental justice, and/or working with historically marginalized groups.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Leading and managing multiple, complex projects at the same time.
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.- A current resume (without any personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Important Note: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
Union Representation
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.
Please reach out to Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Move objects and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be willing to travel statewide when necessary to perform the functions of the position. Must be willing to travel alone or with another person. Must be willing and able to travel by plane.
If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please April Gilreath at april.gilreath@doh.wa.gov or (360) 867-3887 or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and/or education selected, listed, and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
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