Strategic Project Manager Job at State of Washington Dept. of Health
State of Washington Dept. of Health Washington State
$5,268 - $7,085 a month
Description
Application review begins on May 19, 2023, and this announcement may close at any time once the review begins.
Make a difference
As the Strategic Projects and Outreach Team Supervisor (HSC4) you will support priority capacity for COVID-19, and other high-consequence infectious diseases responses.
You will contribute to the Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology’s (OCDE) mission by:
- Providing supervision of the project management and outreach coordination team and associated body of work.
- Supporting the implementation of objectives, strategies, and exercises that increase public health and medical response capabilities across the state in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and other high consequence infectious diseases.
- Support public health emergency preparedness and response activities within the Agency, as necessary.
- Act in a leadership role during public health emergencies and/or when a disease of concern has business impact by:
- Leading workgroups and teams to develop project plans, and timelines needed to serve programs.
- Compiling and presenting information and recommendations to leadership for decision making purposes.
- Supervise the Strategic Projects and Outreach Coordination Team within the Training, Operations, Planning, and Program Support Unit.
- Assist team members in determining and defining project scope in coordination with project owner/subject matter experts.
- Coordinate with OCDE Leadership Team to prioritize project backlog.
- Manage budget and funding requests related to the Project Management Program
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Represent the office in a cross-agency liaison group that is focused on local health engagement, coordination, and outreach process improvement.
- Serve as an internal consultant for:
- Development of policies and procedures.
- System development and implementation.
- Long-range strategic plan implementation.
- Formulation of goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and manage projects:
- Design workflows and organizational systems.
- Manage intake, output and backlog for short, mid, and long-term projects.
- Triage assignments to appropriate team members.
This project position is currently funded through July 31, 2024.
Join a great team and lead us into the future.
The Strategic Projects and Outreach Team Supervisor (HSC 4) works within the
Training, Operations, Planning, and Program Support Unit. This unit is a part of the Readiness and Response Section in the Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology.
The office is a part of the Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics (DCHS).
The mission of this division is to work within the governmental public health system and with other public health and healthcare partners to implement public health programs, take public health actions, develop public health policy, and conduct assessment activities to improve the health of the people of Washington.
Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
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 to re-energize 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 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.
We are happy to offer
- One of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, 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 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.
- Accrue 14 to 25 days of annual leave and 96 hours of sick leave per year.
- A wellness program offers education, healthy food access, 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 for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
- Access to the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
- Employees residing in King County will receive a 5% salary increase on top of the advertised salary. Employees in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties may also request a free ORCA Card for public transportation.
Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, is a critical-thinker, self-starter, and creative professional. The ideal candidate brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand 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
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities
Option 1: A Master’s degree with major study in public health, health care administration, public administration, business administration or closely allied field AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience leading and managing a team of project managers in the public or private sector, preferably in a health services program .
Option 2: A bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing a team of project managers in the public or private sector, preferably in a health services program.
Option 3: Five (5) years of project management experience with demonstrated experience leading and managing a team of project managers.
Desired Qualifications
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.
Experience working with local health jurisdiction staff.- Experience in public health work or health service project management and associated concepts.
- Strong facilitation, coordination, and organizational skills.
- 1 year experience working in public health.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.- A current resume (without 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.
Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must 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 birth year.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
If you have questions, need alternative formats, or need assistance, please contact April Gilreath at (360) 867-398, April.Gilreath@doh.wa.gov, 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).
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees working 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 extended employment offer.
Please contact Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need medical or religious accommodation information.
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
- Occasionally travel alone or with another person which may include overnight.
- Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.
- Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill 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 education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.
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