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Initial Posting Date: 07/09/2024 Application Deadline: 07/22/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist (Operations Policy Analyst 4) Job Description: The Equity & Inclusion Division — Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring a Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist (Operations Policy Analyst 4). If you are interested in leading the development and implementation of race and ethnicity demographic data collection and analysis; analyzing quality demographic data; using results to inform health equity policy and programmatic decisions; leading data and policy initiatives that have national and statewide impacts; working on emerging health equity research questions, and contributing to data informed policy decision-making, then you have an exciting career awaiting for you in the Oregon Health Authority(OHA) if you apply for this position now! The primary purpose of the Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist position is improve processes, systems, guidelines, and resources to ensure the collection of race and ethnicity data in alignment with ORS 413.161 thru ORS 413.164, and associated OARs (Chapter 950, Division 30). Improving the collection, access, and use of race and ethnicity data ensures more informed fiscal, programmatic, service policy, and public health planning decisions in service of OHA’s goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030. This position is the lead subject matter expert for OHA with respect to the collection, analysis, and reporting of disaggregated race and ethnicity data. As such, this position provides leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and advice to internal (agency-wide) and external partners and collaborators on concepts related to race and ethnicity data collection and use as a component of REALD & SOGI implementation. This position provides leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and advice not only to the Equity & Inclusions Divisions’ REALD & SOGI Section (32 staff), but also to additional dedicated REALD & SOGI internal staff across OHA to ensure appropriate, consistent, and complete race and ethnicity data collection for over 70 source data systems. The person in this position is expected to be knowledgeable about and manage the complexities of serving diverse racial and ethnic groups. The person in this position must be able to navigate differences in priorities, historical harms, and competing interests of diverse groups. This position is responsible for navigating these complexities to ensure that race and ethnicity data collection, analysis, and use best represents and serves these populations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work. OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. WHAT WE ARE SEEKING: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education, Race and Ethnic Studies, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, or Public Administration, or a related degree demonstrating the required knowledge and skills; plus four years of experience coordinating or administering programs. Alternatively, any combination of experience and education, such as a Master’s degree, equivalent to seven years of experience supporting skills in social justice, racial justice, disability justice, anti-racism, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, and policy development. This Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist necessitates demonstrated project management expertise, including effectively managing project timelines, plans, and deliverables. Must demonstrate the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with Tribes, racially, ethnically, linguistically, disabled, and gender-diverse communities, including established relationships with diverse community leaders statewide. The position requires collaborative teamwork, a willingness to share information, and contribute to a respectful and productive work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential. Rigorous adherence to confidentiality standards regarding workforce and patient information is mandatory. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience as members of disability communities and experience in building and maintaining relationships within these communities. Expectations for this role include: Grounding in data equity and justice principles. Applying disability justice principles. Integration within disability communities. Developing a deep understanding of current research, data practices, and disability identity. Familiarity with national and local trends in disability demographic data. Comfort with engaging disability communities, health providers, and insurers. Knowledge and interpretation of relevant federal and state administrative rules. The role requires the ability to: Prepare and present highly complex technical information to non-specialists. Effectively communicate ideas orally and in writing, organizing thoughts objectively. Identify performance measures and actions to enhance system performance relative to system goals. Anticipate system behaviors under varying conditions and changes. Interpret and translate information for practical use. Access information from diverse sources and consult with subject matter experts. Justify recommendations effectively, addressing disagreements tactfully as needed. Working Conditions: This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy. Confidentiality of information must be always maintained. Often travel to meetings is required with some travel to trainings. There can be frequent interruptions and demanding timeframes. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. Requires frequent use of a computer for prolonged periods to produce written documents. Must be willing to learn new technologies, especially remote-based learning programs and other applications. This position regularly works with internal and external groups composed of racially, ethnically, linguistically, disability, and gender-diverse individuals. What's in it for you? The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including: Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits 11 paid holidays 10 hours of vacation per month 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued. 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service. Pension and retirement programs Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Continuous growth and development opportunities Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work. A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions. This is a full-time, managerial, non-represented Operations Policy Analyst 4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $6,901.00 - $10,161.00 USD monthly. This position is in Portland and may require travel to Salem and around the state and will be a hybrid mix of in office /remote work. Candidates will need flexibility to come into the office a few days a week. OHA’s strategic goal is to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. OHA definition for health equity: “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 redistribution of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. How to apply: Complete the online application. Complete questionnaire Upload Resume (Required) Upload Cover Letter (Required explain how your professional, educational, and personal (lived) experience qualifies you for this position. No more than 2 pages) *Applications without the required resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration. Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. 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. Help Your Application Rise to the Top! Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience – lived, learned and professional-- making you a top candidate for the position. Submissions will be reviewed for consistency of information, relevant experience, and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. Workday performs best in Google Chrome. You must have a valid email address to apply. Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Please print or save a copy of this announcement. You will not have access to it once the posting closes. Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application, resume and cover letter as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call or email Tracy Blach. Voice: 503-509-5513 Email: tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran’s preference. To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply: A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference. A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. 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. 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. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Applicant Help and Support webpage. The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on 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. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”