| Job Title: | Health Services Consultant 3 – PROJECT – Medical Marijuana Program Coordinator (DOH2855) |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Fri. 08/07/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Fri. 08/21/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $4,036.00 – $5,290.00 Monthly |
| Job Type: | Project (limited duration) |
| Location: | Thurston County – Tumwater, Washington |
| Department: | Dept. of Health |
There is one (1) opening for a full-time project Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3) within the Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), Office of Health Professions and Facilities (HPF), Medical Marijuana Program.
This position and the Medical Marijuana Program Implementation Project are currently funded from August 16, 2015 through August 15, 2017.
To learn more about HSQA, visit
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, visithttp://www.doh.wa.gov.
Primary Duties
This position contributes to the Department’s mission by serving as a senior consultant to support the implementation of the medical marijuana program.
The program includes a new authorization database, a medical marijuana certificate program, and defining what is considered “medical grade”. This is a highly visible, politically sensitive and complex program that has complex regulatory implications. This position specializes in medical authorization database end user support services, and coordination with entities such as the Liquor and Cannabis Board, contracted vendors, healthcare boards and commissions, and external stakeholders.
Duties include:
· Supports the implementation of the medical marijuana authorization database. Serves as a specialist on the medical marijuana registry end user support services.
· Provides communications expertise for the website, stakeholder communications, and other communication needs.
· Serves as a contact for Medical Marijuana Program.
· Assists with developing and reviewing rules and legislation.
· Provides Education and Training to Health Data System Users.
· Assists with Preparing and Monitoring Budgets.
· Coordinates program planning and evaluation, development and implementation of legislation.
Required Qualifications
· A Bachelor’s degree; AND two (2) or more years of professional, consultative or management experience representing a public program (i.e. healthcare administration, reimbursement, planning, rule or legislative implementation, non-profit, government programs, etc.)
OR
· A Master’s degree in Public/Business Administration, Public Health Administration, or closely allied field; AND one (1) or more years of professional, consultative or management experience representing a public program (i.e. healthcare administration, reimbursement, planning, rule or legislative implementation, non-profit, government programs, etc.)
AND
· An additional one (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience writing materials using clear writing principles and techniques for professional, government, or public use, such as regulations, analyses, or reports.
Desirable Qualifications
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without an accommodation, I am:
· Willing and able to work in a tobacco free and scent-neutral campus.
· 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 the core business hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with a scheduled lunch break.
· Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week to meet critical deadlines, which may include holidays during the annual legislative sessions.
· Willing and able to occasionally travel statewide, which may include overnight stays, to attend meetings and trainings.
· Willing and able to use standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, printer/copier, fax, etc.
· Willing and able to interact and work with customers, some who may be frustrated or distressed, in a positive, friendly and supportive manner, that meet the needs and standards of the office and the agency.
· Willing and able to participate as part of the DOH emergency response team during health emergencies and training events.
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 Rachel Lopez at (360) 236-4267, Rachel.Lopez@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6388 or 7-1-1.
Application Process
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.
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* Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions NOTE: Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted. |