Description

This recruitment is for two (2) full time permanent Health Services Consultant 3 positions with the Transformation Section within the Office of Nutrition Services.

The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities as needed.

About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. Learn more about the DOH Transformational Plan.

Washington is America's Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and offers one of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family.

Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.

The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands. We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies. We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

Benefits of Working for DOH

Washington State offers a full benefits package, including vacation and sick leave, family medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement, and a deferred compensation program.

We also offer:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

Duties Include

• Monitor WIC local agencies virtually or in person to ensure compliance with all WIC contract requirements, agreements, federal regulations, and state policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain internal and external partnerships, utilizing DOH and external equity partners to maintain a health equity lens for program monitors to ensure equitable WIC services statewide.
• Develop and revise WIC Program policy and procedures for Monitoring and Audit chapters based on updates to the program and feedback from FNS.
• Participate in workgroups as assigned.
• Maintain RDN subject matter expertise.
• Work collaboratively within WIC and with other DOH partners to plan, implement and evaluate key activities and initiatives to meet Program goals.

What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate demonstrates resilience to model outward behaviors including seeing people like ourselves whose goals, objectives, needs, and challenges matter.

Required Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience working in public or business administration, public health, health care administration or allied field.

AND

• Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience developing and delivering training for adult learners.
• Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience preparing professional reports and business correspondence.
• Intermediate-level experience using Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in public or business administration, public health, health education or allied field.
• Active Registered Dietitian (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (this position does not require WA state Dietitian Certification as it does not require direct MNT).

AND

• Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience developing and delivering training for adult learners.
• Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience preparing professional reports and business correspondence.
• Intermediate-level experience using Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a local WIC clinic
• Experience with contract management and administration
• Experience with monitoring for contract requirements
• Experience collaborating with diverse interests to accomplish tasks and make improvements
• Able to speak, read, write and translate in both English and one of the 37 Most Spoken Languages (Download PDF reader) in Washington State (English/Spanish, English/Russian, English/Somali, etc.)

Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume.
• Three (3) or more professional references included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have managed or led.

Important Note: Do not attach documents that are not requested in the Application Process. Please ensure that the documents that are attached are not password protected or contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.). Documents not requested will not be reviewed.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or 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 year of birth.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.

This position requires an onsite/in-person presence. A medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate cannot be accommodated at this time. Contact HR@doh.wa.gov with any questions.

With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or adjust typically scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel as needed to perform on-site monitoring.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact Kristina Cox at kristina.cox@doh.wa.gov, 360-485-5249 or 360-236-4152, TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Education and experience selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.