Initial Posting Date:

07/15/2024

Application Deadline:

08/13/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,257 - $9,226

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Medical Surge and Wildfire Planner (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) – Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Security, Preparedness and Response program in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Medical Surge and Wildfire Planner (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) to serve as the lead planner for the Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program in implementation of wildfire programs and activities developed by legislation.

This is a full-time, permanent, management service position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What you will do!

As the Medical Surge and Wildfire Planner, you will support programmatic interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from exposure to mass casualty events, wildfires, wildfire smoke and climate-related threats. You will coordinate the revision of the Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program’s suite of preparedness, response and recovery plans that are essential to OHA’s capacity to deal with these and other persistent threats. You will coordinate with multiple OHA programs, ODHS, and other state, local, tribal and federal partners in distributing climate adaption devices and sheltering for emergencies.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in public health, environmental science, environmental engineering or a degree related to environmental hazard planning AND four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience related to environmental hazard planning.
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience related to environmental hazard planning.

Desired Attributes:

• License/certificate as EMT or higher healthcare license is desired.

• Ability to operate emergency communications technology such as radios is desired.

• Experience planning and/or managing logistics of emergency medical supplies or similar.

• Experience in emergency planning and response.

• Experience implementing health equity guidance and priorities in emergency response programs.

• Ability to integrate technical guidance with statewide program planning and implementation.

• Working knowledge of quality improvement processes and project management.

• An understanding of emergency management planning concepts and public health systems.

• Understanding of the Modernization of Public Health System.

• Ability to communicate effectively with federal, regional, local, state and non-governmental public health and public safety staff, including management and policy-level officials.

• Ability to work in fast-paced and high stress environments, such as emergency operations centers.

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of software to prepare documents for release to the public, including development or revision of documents to formats for electronic transmission (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat).

• This position is expected to complete the following Incident Command System (ICS) courses within 180-days of hire and be willing to attend other ICS courses as directed: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, and ICS-400.

• Experience in Internet connectivity and associated software, hardware, and communication components is desired.

• Experience in distance-learning technology, broadcast fax, paging systems, and cellular phones.

• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:
During normal conditions, this position is designated as hybrid, typically in the office approximately three days a week. This can change at any time if project and program need change, or emergency response operations require on-site presence. The on-site location is located at 800 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232.

Extensive in-state travel (one week a month) and occasional out-of-state travel is expected to attend meetings, conferences and make presentations. Travel to local health departments and tribes will be necessary.

Use of microcomputers/video display terminals as well as other office equipment. During emergencies, use of communications equipment such as radio and satellite telephone. Is required to be available for 24-hour-a-day/7-day-per-week “on call” activities on a rotating basis with other HSPR staff.

What's in it for you?

The Public Health Division is a 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 benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). 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.

  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.

• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.

• 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.

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.

Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application and questionnaire and submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualifies you for this position.

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Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet. View this job aid for assistance.

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Additional Information:

• Pay Equity: Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.

• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Have Questions or Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact: Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov .

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.