Salary

$157,809.60 - $200,054.40 Annually

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024AO22575

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Health Sciences

Opening Date

08/23/2024

Closing Date

9/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary

The division of Health Sciences provides robust assessment and evaluation work and population health strategies to influence public health with a focus on community conditions through data, evidence, and emerging best practices in partnership with the community.

The division is comprised of several key programmatic sections, including Assessment, Policy Development, and Evaluation (APDE), Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP), Best Starts for Kids (BSK), Communities of Opportunity (COO), Overdose Prevention and Response, and the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. These programs work to advance health equity through its policy and systems work, health prevention and promotion efforts, and data/evaluation activities. The basis of our equity work is a commitment towards becoming an anti-racist system. The programmatic work is supported by a backbone team of finance, administrators, and operations project management staff.?

The division is dedicated to working with community partners to address the root cause of health disparities and improve population health outcomes; providing the functions of assessment, epidemiology, and program evaluation; and advancing health equity in the community through strategies at the individual and environmental levels that promote protective factors and reduce risk for chronic disease, injury, and violence. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) works with community partners, providers, and other stakeholders on the prevention of the leading causes of death and disability (i.e., healthy eating/active living, tobacco and youth marijuana prevention, and violence and injury prevention) to create conditions that promote equity and lead to healthier community conditions. CDIP also provides programs to address breast, cervical and colon health, and supports the use of community health workers in addressing asthma and other health conditions for all.

Altogether, the work is carried out by over 100 employees across more than 10 programs in the division of Health Sciences.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Position Summary:
The division of Health Sciences of Public Health - Seattle and King County is seeking an outstanding operational leader serve as Deputy Division Director of the division of Health Sciences. This position co-leads the Leadership Team that provides strategic, policy, programmatic, and budget oversight for the division. The Deputy Director reports to the Director of Health Sciences.

This internal-facing position focuses on supporting overall operations and management of the division with key responsibilities that include:

• guiding and supporting change management efforts;
• driving quality improvement of internal processes and procedures;
• implementing enterprise-level priorities and initiatives across the County, Department and division;
• actively contributing to create and sustain a healthy and productive work environment;
• advancing the division's commitment to create an anti-racist system through the improvement of work processes and practices;
• supporting the professional development of staff;
• acting as a representative of the Director and the division on various County and Departmental workgroups/committees.
• the Deputy Division Director will also take on special projects as needed.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with diverse individuals and teams; have strong interpersonal and communication skills; have strong planning, facilitation, and negotiation skills; bring creativity and savvy to finding solutions; is self-motivated; and is strong at multi-tasking.

Work Schedule
FLSA Exempt - not overtime eligible, 40 hours a week, M-F - Core work hours can vary between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with some evening and weekend work, as required.

Work Location
Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Suite 1110, Seattle, WA 98104
This position will be based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave in Seattle, and will work onsite as required by the supervisor, with the remainder of the work performed via telecommuting.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.

Job Duties

• Co-lead the Division Leadership Team that provides strategic, policy, programmatic, and budget oversight for the division and in alignment with in the Department's Strategic Plan and County priorities;
• Provide operational leadership and support to ensure that programs can successfully meet their goals and objectives;
• Provide guidance and direction in strategic and business planning, performance management, staff/manager development, and employee engagement; Lead human resources and labor management and negotiations work for the division;
• Oversee and supervise operations/program management staff;
• Lead and oversee change management and quality improvement processes within the division;
• Implement enterprise-level (that is, County, Department, and division) priorities and initiatives
• Actively help to create and sustain a healthy and productive work environment;
• Work to create an anti-racist system through the improvement of work processes and practices;
• Represent the director and the division on various workgroups/committees as assigned. The Deputy Division Director will also take on special projects or other duties, as assigned.
• The Deputy Division Director will also take on special projects or other duties, as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Five years of progressive leadership experience in a governmental health department managing multiple lines of business with staff of 50 to 100 people
• Demonstrated experience advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging and creating anti-racist systems through employee engagement and improvement of work processes and protocols in a government setting.
• Experience with managing programs that serve and work with racially diverse communities preferably in public health or a closely related field.
• Managerial experience including hiring, staff supervision, program management, performance management, professional development, and change management.
• Skilled in priority setting, effective decision-making, and team consensus building.
• Experience with developing and managing work processes, ensuring deliverables, and communicating results.
• Experience providing strategic guidance and/or implementing enterprise-level (that is, County, Department, and Division) priorities and population health initiatives in a government setting;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to create a climate in which people want to achieve their best; can motivate managers, staff, and teams; enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.

Desired:

• Experience in overseeing programs that include elements of grant making, provision of technical support to communities, and capacity building in underserved communities.
• Experience working with diverse group of staff ranging from communications, policy, and program staff to data scientists.
• Experience with collaborative work and negotiation with labor representatives.
• Masters degree in public administration/health administration (or related field) or equivalent experience. Licensing/Certification Requirements Washington State Driver's License
• Licensing/Certification Requirements Washington State Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
(outline who may apply)

Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership
Non-represented

Contact
For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at
Alowens@kingcounty.gov

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.