There is one (1) opening for a project full-time Public Health Advisor 4 (PHA 4) within the Division of Environmental Public Health – Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences.  This recruitment may be used to fill other PHA 4 positions within the section.

The Climate Change project and this position are currently funded through March 31, 2017.

To learn more about the office of Environmental Public Health Sciences, visit
http://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/EnvironmentalPublicHealth/EnvironmentalPublicHealthSciences

Agency Profile

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help protect and improve the health of people in Washington. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are its most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.

Climate change has been identified as one of the biggest threats to public and environmental health that current generations face. Here in Washington State, the warming climate is already beginning to take its toll on shellfish safety and toxicity, on our state’s water supply, and on the health of communities. The changing climate is expected to further affect the food supply, our risk of chronic diseases, and mental health issues.

This position will play an important role in leading the department’s efforts to keep people and communities healthy and help communities successfully adapt to the effects of climate change. Reporting directly to the Office Director the Climate Change Coordinator serves as a designated technical expert regarding the health impacts of climate change and leads the agency’s climate change efforts out of the Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences in the Environmental Public Health Division. This position will also provide consultation and direction on technical issues, concerns, policies, regulations and procedures regarding the health impacts of climate change.

Duties include:

• Works with Local Health Jurisdictions and tribes to help create local plans for adaptation to climate change, following the requirements of the BRACE program.

• Identifies and recommends priorities, strategies, and implementation plans to agency leadership in order to position the Department of Health to successfully contribute to the adaptation/mitigation of climate change effects on public health in WA State.

• Works to obtain grant funding and other sustainable funding for agency’s climate change efforts.

Required Qualifications
NOTE:  Experience may have been gained concurrently.

• A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Environmental Health, or allied field; AND two (2) years of professional experience in public health, WHICH INCLUDES experience in a consultative, supervisory, administrative, or advisory capacity.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Environmental Health or allied science; AND four (4) years of professional experience in public health WHICH INCLUDES experience in a consultative, supervisory, administrative, or advisory capacity.

AND

• Three (3) or more years of experience managing complex projects with many diverse stakeholders.

• Three (3) or more years of experience preparing and managing federal grants.

• Six (6) years of professional experience in public health, WHICH INCLUDES four (4) years in a consultative, supervisory, administrative, or advisory capacity.

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with local governments and/or tribes to local plans for adaptation to climate change.

• Two (2) or more years of experience using quality improvement or Lean techniques to analyze and improve processes.

 With or without an accommodation, I am:

• Willing and able to work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.

• Willing and able to work in a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, and scent-neutral environment.

• Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends, to meet program needs and critical deadlines.

• Willing and able to occasionally travel throughout the state and nationwide which may include overnight stays, as required, while performing the duties of this position.

• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced/stressful environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• Willing and able to interact constructively with section managers, office directors, agency staff, federal, state, tribal, and local agencies; professional organizations, academia, members of the public.

• Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation.

• Willing and able to interact and work with customers, some of whom may be frustrated or distressed in a positive, friendly and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency.

• Willing and able to maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position.

Note:  This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.

The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408,Skyler.Jones@doh.wa.gov , or TDD Relay at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the “Apply” button and submit the following:

1. A current and detailed applicant profile.
2. Three (3) or more professional references (to be included in your applicant profile).  Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you’ve supervised other staff, a subordinate.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.