To receive credit for your education, transcripts (from bachelor, master, or doctoral degree program) must be attached to the application you submit. Transcripts must be from an accredited institution and clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received and; 4) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.

• Knowledge of and proficiency in applying the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Experience assessing health risks and outcomes, and developing indicators related to environmental health exposures or the social determinants of health
• Experience monitoring the accuracy and qualify of data, and working with relational databases
• Proficiency in data management and statistical analysis principles and software
• Ability to analyze general, statistical and technical reports
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify problems, generate alternatives, build consensus and implement solutions
• Ability to provide expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization
• Good verbal communication skills for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with internal and external partners
• Clear and concise writing skills to compose direct narratives and data reports
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills to present, defend or verify the accuracy of data, research or administrative studies
• Ability to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software as appropriate to Environmental Public Health programs
• Knowledge of and proficiency in geospatial analysis and presentation is desirable
• Knowledge of and proficiency in applying the principles of environmental public health is desirable
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and most closely match the desired attributes will be invited for an interview.

1. Complete the online application by clicking ‘to apply’ above. Resumes or position descriptions will not be accepted in place of a completed application. Because of the volume of applications that apply, we do not review any attachments that are not specifically requested.
2. The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all of the minimum and special qualifications listed in the job announcement. If it does not, we are required to disqualify it.
3. Complete the supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be substantiated with the experience you listed in the work experience section of the application. If you say you have 10 years of experience in customer service, but don’t show 10 years of experience in the application, you may be disqualified.
4. Always attach your transcripts. We highly encourage you to attach your transcripts to every application you submit, even if you believe you qualify without them.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will be disqualified. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered nor will attachments such as transcripts be accepted after the close date.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS:
If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the 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) to determine employability with the agency. Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

VETERANS INFORMATION:
If you are an eligible veteran and wish to claim veterans preference points AND you also meet the minimum qualifications for this position, veteran’s preference points will be awarded with verification . To receive veteran’s preference points you MUST attach the following required documentation to your electronic application.

>  A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating you receive a non-service connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
>  A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.

For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org, and select veterans’ preference.

NEED HELP?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call Cyndi Phipps-Roman at 503-945-6377 (voice) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900.

For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US!
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) includes most of the state’s health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state’s health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care.

OHA strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of the people we serve. OHA fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to create workplace environments where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, physical stature, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation and any other factor applicable by state or federal law.