Health Disparities Council Manager (WMS Band 2) - DOH6095
- Full-Time
- Tumwater, WA
- State Of Washington Dept. Of Health
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Description
NOTE: This recruitment will remain Open Continuous. Applicant review begins January 10, 2022. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close this recruitment at any time.
Health Disparities Council Manager (WMS Band 2)State Board of HealthTumwater, WA DOH6095
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.
Our ideal candidate strives for humility and partnership, even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They are nimble and adaptive when faced with resistance, demonstrate resilience, and can have courageous conversations when needed.
The Health Disparities Council Manager manages the Health Impact Review program and any other projects assigned to the Council through legislative action. This position administers, manages, and controls all aspects of the Council’s operations and, as such, is accountable for ensuring the Council’s statutory responsibilities and reporting requirements to the Governor and Legislature are met. The Health Disparities Council Manager also serves as the technical and strategic advisor to the Council Chair, its members, and its advisory committees. This position manages the Board’s health impact review work and other projects that may be assigned to the Council through legislative action.
The Health Disparities Council Manager is responsible for approximately 4 direct reports as well as the following budgets:
The mission of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities is to develop statewide policy recommendations to eliminate health disparities by race/ethnicity and gender. The Council is distinct from but staffed by the State Board of Health. The Council has 17 members—a chair and two consumer representatives appointed by the Governor and representatives from 14 state agencies, boards, and commissions. The Council works in collaboration with state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and community members and groups to identify statewide policies and strategic practices that are submitted to the Governor and Legislature and/or implemented by state agencies.
The Board, in collaboration with the Council, has the responsibility for conducting health impact reviews (RCW 43.20.285). A health impact review is an evidence-based, non-partisan, objective analysis of how a proposed legislative or budgetary change may impact health and equity. Only the Governor or a member of the Legislature may request a health impact review. Health impact reviews are unique to the Board and Council – no other agency completes them. On occasion, the Council also provides staff support for ad hoc task forces or completes specific projects at the request of the Legislature.
When we talk to our Health Disparities Council Manager about their values, they’ll see themselves in words like Human-Centered, Partnership, Equity, and Excellence. They’ll also see in these words a challenge to improve—personally and organizationally—in pursuit of a better impact on people and better business outcomes.
When we ask others about them, they’ll describe a person of remarkable capability, diligence, and focus. They’ll tell us about someone who:
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington due to the COVID-19 pandemic and telework (mobile work) is 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 duty station for work activities. Learn more about the Position – View the Complete Position Description (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:
Washington is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:
The DESIRED candidate profile:
NOTE: A combination of relevant lived, volunteer, education, professional, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered.
Option 1: Nine (9) or more years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree; AND five (5) or more years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
Option 3: A Master’s degree or higher with major study in public health, public policy, public administration, or a closely related field; AND three years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
AND
As well as demonstrated experience in the following leadership competencies:
Compensation
This position reports to the Executive Director for the State Board of Health. Learn more about the Washington Management Service.
The annual compensation is between $78,408 and $105,384, depending upon qualifications.
Washington State offers a full benefits package including vacation and sick leave, family medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement, and a deferred compensation program.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov, (360) 236-4226, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
Application Process
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
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.
Live and Work in a Great State
Washington is America's Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Washington offers a total work/life package of pay, benefits, flexibility, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and out of life. Washington State is a great place to work, play, and be a part of a community. Washington offers a quality of life that is unsurpassed. From the high-energy urban center of Seattle, one of the nation’s top-ranked cities, to the more relaxed pace of our rural communities, Washington’s distinctive Northwest lifestyle blends a progressive, creative culture with a casual nature.
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NOTE: This recruitment will remain Open Continuous. Applicant review begins January 10, 2022. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close this recruitment at any time.
Health Disparities Council Manager (WMS Band 2)State Board of HealthTumwater, WA DOH6095
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.
Our ideal candidate strives for humility and partnership, even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They are nimble and adaptive when faced with resistance, demonstrate resilience, and can have courageous conversations when needed.
The Health Disparities Council Manager manages the Health Impact Review program and any other projects assigned to the Council through legislative action. This position administers, manages, and controls all aspects of the Council’s operations and, as such, is accountable for ensuring the Council’s statutory responsibilities and reporting requirements to the Governor and Legislature are met. The Health Disparities Council Manager also serves as the technical and strategic advisor to the Council Chair, its members, and its advisory committees. This position manages the Board’s health impact review work and other projects that may be assigned to the Council through legislative action.
The Health Disparities Council Manager is responsible for approximately 4 direct reports as well as the following budgets:
- $275,000 biennial - Direct budget
- $468,000 biennial – Health Impact Review budget
- $630,000 (2021-23 biennium) – Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force budget
The mission of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities is to develop statewide policy recommendations to eliminate health disparities by race/ethnicity and gender. The Council is distinct from but staffed by the State Board of Health. The Council has 17 members—a chair and two consumer representatives appointed by the Governor and representatives from 14 state agencies, boards, and commissions. The Council works in collaboration with state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and community members and groups to identify statewide policies and strategic practices that are submitted to the Governor and Legislature and/or implemented by state agencies.
The Board, in collaboration with the Council, has the responsibility for conducting health impact reviews (RCW 43.20.285). A health impact review is an evidence-based, non-partisan, objective analysis of how a proposed legislative or budgetary change may impact health and equity. Only the Governor or a member of the Legislature may request a health impact review. Health impact reviews are unique to the Board and Council – no other agency completes them. On occasion, the Council also provides staff support for ad hoc task forces or completes specific projects at the request of the Legislature.
When we talk to our Health Disparities Council Manager about their values, they’ll see themselves in words like Human-Centered, Partnership, Equity, and Excellence. They’ll also see in these words a challenge to improve—personally and organizationally—in pursuit of a better impact on people and better business outcomes.
When we ask others about them, they’ll describe a person of remarkable capability, diligence, and focus. They’ll tell us about someone who:
- Sees and understands the objectives and challenges of people they work with and people they impact.
- Makes adjustments to what they’re doing based on what they learn.
- Holds themselves accountable for actually helping those around them succeed, as well as achieving their own business results.
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington due to the COVID-19 pandemic and telework (mobile work) is 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 duty station for work activities. Learn more about the Position – View the Complete Position Description (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:
- Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
- Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
- Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
- Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
- Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.
Washington is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- A modernized workplace.
The DESIRED candidate profile:
NOTE: A combination of relevant lived, volunteer, education, professional, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered.
Option 1: Nine (9) or more years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree; AND five (5) or more years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
Option 3: A Master’s degree or higher with major study in public health, public policy, public administration, or a closely related field; AND three years of experience in policy development, public administration, and/or health services program management.
AND
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing documents intended for a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in the following:
- Working with diverse communities
- Identifying, interpreting, and applying research in health and social policy
- Analyzing policy for public health and/or equity impact
- Working on equity, and social justice activities
- Managing or leading teams, this could include but is not limited to formal supervisory experience
As well as demonstrated experience in the following leadership competencies:
- Start with mindset – Turn your mindset outward by seeing the humanity in others.
- Be the change – Change your mindset regardless of whether others change theirs.
- Be fully capable – Own your work, plans, actions, and impact. Position others to own theirs.
- Build relationships – Eliminate the unnecessary distinctions that create distance between yourself and others.
- Rethink systems and processes to turn them outward – Create an environment that energizes people rather than manages objects.
- Measure results – Move yourself and your teams to achieve collective goals.
Compensation
This position reports to the Executive Director for the State Board of Health. Learn more about the Washington Management Service.
The annual compensation is between $78,408 and $105,384, depending upon qualifications.
Washington State offers a full benefits package including vacation and sick leave, family medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement, and a deferred compensation program.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov, (360) 236-4226, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
Application Process
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
- A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and demonstrated experience as they relate to the position.
- A current Resume detailing your professional background.
- Five (5) or more professional references, to be included 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. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.
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.
Live and Work in a Great State
Washington is America's Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Washington offers a total work/life package of pay, benefits, flexibility, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and out of life. Washington State is a great place to work, play, and be a part of a community. Washington offers a quality of life that is unsurpassed. From the high-energy urban center of Seattle, one of the nation’s top-ranked cities, to the more relaxed pace of our rural communities, Washington’s distinctive Northwest lifestyle blends a progressive, creative culture with a casual nature.
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