Health Security, Preparedness and Response Section Manager

Close Date: 10/25/2023

Monthly Salary Range: $7,135 - $11,035

Work Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Join us at the Oregon Health Authority as a Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Section Manager and play a pivotal role in preparing for and responding to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. In this dynamic role, you will lead by providing overall vision, direction, and oversight to the HSPR Section. 

The mission of Oregon's Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program is to develop public health systems to prepare for and respond to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. We collaborate with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and our local, regional, and national Emergency Management partners. Click here to learn more.

This is a full-time, permanent, management service position. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What you will do:

As our Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Section Manager your responsibilities include setting and monitoring program objectives; writing and implementing proposals and grants; securing and maintaining funding resources to complete program goals and objectives; and assuring the submission of necessary reports and documentation for grantors and advisory groups.

In addition, you will ensure that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) meets all Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant requirements, as well as acting on the Incident Management Team for any Oregon public health emergencies and responses. Your expertise will be relied on to lead any all-hazard responses for OHA.

What's in it for you?
Join our team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal 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:
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual starts at 10 hours each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and three years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field;

OR, a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and four years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field;

OR, seven years of supervisory or management experience in public health, public administration, or a closely related field; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of ESF8 preparedness, response and recovery activities.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes and regulations, including the Stafford Act and the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act.
• Experience in public health, program management, community relations, and public health administration.
• Knowledge of the field of community health and public health education.
• Experience with budgeting, contracting, and financial management processes.
• Skilled in the management of personnel, resources, and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy in communicating with various stakeholders clearly, completely and in a timely fashion.
• Excellent teamwork skills and demonstrated commitment to a positive work environment.
• Experience providing leadership to direct and evaluate program performance, prioritize among responsibilities, and coordinate activities of supervisory, professional and administrative staff.
• Ability to effectively engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate complex and competing relationships, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to analyze, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to facilitate public health’s emerging role in achieving health equity and health care reform.
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:

This position requires flexible work hours and may require travel in all weather conditions to various locations within the State of Oregon. Work may be conducted in a hybrid environment. While working remotely you’ll have full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Onsite work will be performed at the Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232.

How to Apply

Please apply at the following link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/Health-Security--Preparedness-and-Response-Section-Manager--Program-Health-Manager-3---Portland--OR--Hybrid-_REQ-139875

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