The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent and School Health Program is recruiting for a Adolescent and School Health Senior Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 4) to serve as a senior policy advisory within Adolescent, ScreenWise and Reproductive Health Section (ASRH) with a specific focus on the field of adolescent and school health. This position will bring expertise to the development and implementation of school-based health policy and programming and youth and community engagement within PHD that started during the beginning of the CDC Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in schools. This position will provide strategic policy support and consultation to executive leadership across the agency, with a specific focus on school-based health policy and youth engagement.
This position will work with ASRH leadership to develop strategies, high-level evaluative, analytical, planning work to implement and manage project activities regarding adolescent and school-based health programs. This position will continue to establish, build, and strengthen relationships across OHA, other state agencies, and other complex systems to support agency planning, coordination and development of youth engagement and recovery strategies with a focus on health equity and a continuity of health programming at the school level. This position will also provide policy and legislative support to the Adolescent and School Health Unit during Legislative Session.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
This is a full-time, Limited Duration (24 months), and is considered management service and not represented by a union.
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:
o 11 paid holidays each year
o 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
o 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
o 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.
As is safe to do so, requires occasional in-state travel to meet with other state agencies, local health departments, schools, state partners and to attend grant related meetings or trainings with few overnight stay, out-of-state travel for professional development, training or participation in activities relevant to work area.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
NOTE:
A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:
• An Associate's Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
• A Master's Degree is equal to four years of experience.
• A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.
Desired Attributes
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
• Masters degree in health or social sciences is preferred which includes advance preparation in statistics, evaluation, and research design.
• Experience with and knowledge of the public health system.
• Experience with and knowledge of the education system.
• Experience with and knowledge of the behavioral health system.
• Experience delegating work and allocating staff resources to meet project plans.
• Experience making decisions utilizing established methods and resources to accomplish project and program goals, and making recommendations on use of funds.
• Experience with policy development, analysis, reporting, recommendations to leadership, and implementation.
• Experience with project management, and administration.
• Experience with systems development and strategic partnerships.
• Experience with legislative coordination.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-164010
Application Deadline: 09/05/2024
Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161