Public Health Program Planner

Public Health Program Planner

Job ID: 107153
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $72,266.58 - $91,537.25

Hourly Pay Range: $34.743549 - $44.008292

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a Full Time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Public Health Division is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to fill a Program Planner position in collaboration with the Access to Preventive Health Team. In this position, the Program Planner will develop projects, systems, partnerships, processes, policies, and procedures to address maternal-child health needs and strengthen access to community-based clinical preventive services. The Program Planner will have program and project responsibility for operational, evaluation, and implementation assignments and decision-making under the direction of management and department senior staff.

A successful candidate will have strong expertise and understanding of information, stakeholders and partners, regulatory statutes, and their work environment. Additionally, the candidate will develop recommendations for program modifications and implement strategic plans.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of job related experience in the field of human services, public health, health systems and/or business administration
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including community, business, and agency partners
• Experience addressing maternal-child health needs and improving access to clinical preventive services
• Experience developing plans, organizational tools, and policy, systems, and environmental change strategies based on data, best practices and reseach
• Experience providing project management and oversight for project teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong ability to work independently and communicate progress across the team and to partners
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Public Health, Social Services or similar discipline
• Experience managing major, highly complex inter-divisional and inter-agency strategic programs and projects involving multiple jurisdictions, multiple disciplines, and/or community groups that have distinct charters, missions, and goals

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to:

1. Analyze organizational/programmatic goals, financial trends/needs, and evaluate program for effectiveness. Identify opportunities for improvement, make recommendations to resolve problems and increase effectiveness. Develop and monitor performance measures and deliverables.
2. Develop plans, organizational tools, and policy, systems, and environmental change strategies based on data, best practices, and research, in order to address maternal-child health needs, improve access to clinical preventive services, and develop an effective cross-jurisdictional system for perinatal prevention services. Recommend program and system changes to senior management based on comprehensive understanding of Public Health/Health, Housing, and Human Service's priorities.
3. Manage major, highly complex, inter-divisional, and inter-agency strategic projects, which involve multiple jurisdictions, disciplines, and/or community groups that have distinct charters, missions, and goals. Convene and lead engagement with a variety of internal and external multi-sector partners including community-based organizations, health systems, early care and educational systems, County departments, and decision-makers. Represent Public Health/Access to Preventive Health Program on various committees and workgroups; act as a liaison between internal and external groups.
4. Provide project management and oversight for project teams; develop and organize project plans and timelines; determine appropriate methods of approach and analysis on complex and technical issues.
5. Develop contracts and assure program fulfills contractual requirements. Develop progress reports for funders and partners.
6. Monitor grant funding opportunities. Develop concepts, gather data and supporting documents and provide technical expertise to grant writer to secure funding for new and existing programs.
7. Develop and implement strategic communication plans with the Clackamas County Public and Government Affairs, the Oregon Health Authority, Health Share of Oregon and community partners to advance programmatic goals.
8. Participate in recruitment and hiring of staff, interns and volunteers. Mentor and lead the work of teams, interns and volunteers.
9. Make and/or prepare presentations to Department and Division Directors and other stakeholders to introduce or provide updates on developments in Public Health/Access to Preventive Health Program.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off):

• Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
• This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.

Public Health's Mission

Promote and assist individuals, families & communities to be healthy, safe and thrive. By working with our communities, Public Health assures conditions that:

• 
  Prevent injury & disease
  
• 
  Promote health
  
• 
  Protect food, water & air
  
• 
  Prepare for emergencies
  

Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
KSchaefer@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107153&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



jeid-f5cdcfe8d871c44d8239965d36f1a307