Measure 110 Coordinator (Operation & Policy Analyst 1 & 2)

Initial Posting Date:

12/16/2024

Application Deadline:

12/29/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,138.00 - $7,647

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Measure 110 Coordinator (Operation & Policy Analyst 1 & 2)

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Division is seeking individuals with evaluative, analytical and planning work experience. We have three Measure 110 (Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act) Operation & Policy Analyst positions to fill. If you have a desire to assist Oregon Health Authority and your fellow Oregonians with Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery in the form of policy development and research, we want you to apply today!

M110 Planning & Program Coordinator (OPA1)will provide administrative, improvement planning, program evaluation and program support. You will

assist with monitoring progress, including collection and reporting information, ensuring new rules are implemented and in compliance with OAR changes. You will identify administrative challenges with expenditure report data collection, service delivery data, strategic planning and prioritization, and make recommendation on administrative procedures. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. You will also provide financial support for invoices and oversee business support functions. You will support development of policy, standards, and procedures, and leading projects.

M110 Policy Coordinator (OPA2) will provide the Measure 110 team policy and procedure design, provide procedural implementation and improvement guidance, and evaluate Measure 110 policies and processes for operational improvements and effectiveness. In this position you will provide technical and operational support. You will develop methods to gather and analyse data, including conducting evaluations and assessments to ensure efficacy and compliance. You will maintain, monitor, and administer grantee contracts and agreements, and coordinates contractors.

M110 Advisory Council Coordinator (OPA2) will coordinate the work of the Measure 110 team and the Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council. In this position, you will maintain relationships with each OAC member, help track and develop OAC meeting agendas, and ensure effective communication between the OAC and OHA staff.. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the OAC, develop and recommend improvements, and implement the decisions. You will also provide statewide leadership, coordination and oversight in the development and implementation of the OAC. You will identify system performance and development needs, administrative, legislative and funding changes.

Each of these three positions will handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions and will routinely represent the agency in dealings with other state agencies, public and private sector organizations, businesses, and advocacy or special interest groups. You will exercise independent decision-making authority and coordinate the work of other staff to plan, design and direct policies and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Operations & Policy Analyst 1 (OPA1 Salary Range $4,138-$6,322):

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to three years of technical-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Operations & Policy Analyst 2 (OPA2Salary Range $4,998-$7,647):

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science will substitute for three years experience.

*Note: Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the compensation plan for this position will be adjusted to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of XXX. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health or social sciences is preferred.
• Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and stakeholders.
• Experience related to contract and grant administration.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Ability to use a trauma informed lens in interactions with community members, community partners, and grantees.
• Understanding of the impact of the War on Drugs on the community.
• Experience and advanced knowledge of public meeting law.
• Demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups
• including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs.
• Experience advancing state and community-based programs on initiatives that promote equity and reduce disparities.
• Experience utilizing collaborative problem-solving skills and solution driven discussions.
• Experience providing organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx  
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Projecthomepage.

Questions/Need Help?

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.