United States Job Openings
State of Washington Dept. of Health
Regional Liaison – Region 3 (WMS 1) - DOH8340
FULL TIME
August 28, 2024
Description
Regional Liaison – Region 3
(Counties Include: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Yakima)
Office of Strategic Partnerships
This is a remote/home-based, full-time, Washington Management Service position.
This position requires extensive travel throughout Region 3 (Counties noted above).
Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections and driving impactful change in public health?
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as a Regional Liaison in the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP). This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of advancing public health initiatives across Washington State.
At the DOH, our mission is to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. The Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) is a vital part of this mission, working to shape, support, and strengthen partnerships that drive equity, innovation, and engagement in public health. We are committed to empowering our internal teams and building mutually beneficial external relationships that propel our agency’s goals.
What You Will Do
As a Regional Liaison, you will play a key role in fostering partnerships within your assigned region. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Regional Health Offices, you will be the bridge between local health jurisdictions, other regional partners, and the DOH. Your efforts will ensure that the voices and needs of regional communities are heard and addressed at the state level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnership Development: Work closely with OSP leadership to identify, develop, and coordinate activities that support the governmental public health system across your region.
- Community Engagement: Regularly meet with local health jurisdictions and other partners to strengthen relationships and gather critical feedback on local issues.
- Strategic Influence: Provide valuable insights and recommendations to agency leadership, ensuring that regional perspectives shape public health policy and agency decisions.
- Collaboration: Partner with your region’s Regional Medical Officer and other Regional Liaisons to drive innovative engagement initiatives that align with the OSP mission.
- Communication Facilitation: Serve as a key connector between regional public health partners and DOH services, ensuring that resources and support are effectively shared.
- Leadership in Action: Participate in and lead projects that enhance the public health system, support emergency response activities, and contribute to the strategic planning of the OSP.
Learn more about the Position – View the Position Description
Location and Flexibility
Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you balance working from home and in-person collaboration with customers. This position requires extensive travel throughout Region 3 (Counties Include: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Yakima) to meet with partners, customers, and community members. When not traveling, you may choose to work from home or the nearest DOH facility.
You’re Our Ideal Candidate If:
- You embrace cultural humility by honoring diverse perspectives and cultures.
- You are committed to equity and inclusion, removing barriers, championing social justice, and fostering a sense of belonging.
- You use an outward mindset to make impactful contributions, blending your expertise with collaborative achievements.
- You excel at problem-solving and crafting effective solutions while communicating clearly across different mediums.
- You are dedicated to customer service and navigate diverse interactions to build strong organizational relationships.
- Your technical competence shines, making you an invaluable asset to our team!
Our DESIRED Candidate Profile:
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. All relevant experience will be considered.
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Option 1: Eight (8) or more years of a combination of relevant professional and lived experiences in public health, communications, public/business administration, public policy, or related field. This experience may have been gained in community-based settings, advocacy, leadership roles, or other areas where skills in public health, communication, or policy have been developed and demonstrated.
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Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, communications, public/business administration, public policy, or another relevant field; AND four (4) or more years of experience in public health or related field.
And, the following skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated training development, presentation and/or facilitation skills
If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Washington State Department of Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered on belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.
We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
Conditions of Employment:
I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:
- Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule.
- Adjust my work schedule to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
- Travel extensively throughout Region 3 (Counties Include: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Yakima), sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state.
- You must legally be able to operate a privately- or state-owned vehicle.
- Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
- Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.
Make sure to document your years of experience, skills, and abilities as listed in the qualifications section of this job posting.
Do attach the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- 3 or more References, include in your applicant profile
- DD-214 (if applicable)
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Do not include or attach the following – these documents will not be reviewed:
- REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.
- Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
- Certifications or Diplomas
- Projects or Portfolios
- Letters of Recommendation
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Kristina Cox at Kristina.Cox@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
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Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
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