Safety and Continuity of Operations Coordinator job

Education

- Doctoral Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills

- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Workday
- Supervising Experience
Benefits

- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Time

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NOTE: A cover letter is required to be attached to your application (see 'How to' section below).

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Safety and Continuity of Operations Coordinator to coordinate activities related to business continuity, risk management and safety for the Public Health Division. The Office of the State Public Health Director provides public health policy and direction to the public health programs within the division and ensures that the disparate programs within and outside the division create an effective and coherent public health system for the state.

What will you do?
As the Safety and Continuity of Operations Coordinator , you will coordinate activities to promote trouble-free operations as a result of unanticipated events such as accidents and natural disasters. You will evaluate the current business continuity plan and make recommendations for strategic changes to mitigate potential damages and risks. You will collaborate with other state agencies to design business continuity and mitigation strategies and then manage and implement the changes.

In this position, you will also coordinate safety plans, processes and procedures related to employee incidents and environmental safety hazards by researching and identifying potential risks and safety issues, identifying trends, making recommendations and executing corrective actions. In ition, you will also provide communication and training to management and staff. This position works closely with the Health Security, Preparedness and Response Section; the public health executive team and managers; human resources; the DHS/OHA safety officer; and the public health safety committee.

What's in it for you?
You will work with a team of public health professionals who are passionate about the work they do to implement and maintain a productive and safe work environment. Do you have experience in organizational development? Are you experienced in project management, business continuity, risk management and safety? Do you have experience administering grants? If so, we want to connect with you!

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you are skilled risk management coordinator with project management experience, today.

This is a full-time, permanent management service position and is not represented by a union.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, the behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the knowledge and skills required for this position and two years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work which supports the knowledge and skills needed to perform the functions of the position.
Experience in organizational development and project management.
Ability to facilitate emergency preparedness activities with public health executive-level, supervisory and line staff.
Experience presenting clear and concise information to the Public Health Division and other divisions within in Oregon Health Authority.
Must demonstrate well-developed people skills and a customer-oriented service approach to working with others which requires a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to

Complete the online application
Complete questionnaire
Upload cover letter (required)
Upload resume (optional)
Upload transcripts (all education must be verified before an offer of employment is extended. )

itional requirements:
Please attach a cover letter to your application which resses the requested skills list above in the job announcement. Applications without the required cover letter will be removed from consideration.

NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you areing. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Cyndi Phipps-Roman at ************** or ********************************.

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Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.