Contracts Specialist (HSC2) – Homebased - Non-Permanent – DOH7037
Full Time
Washington State
Posted
Job description
Description
The Department of Health’s mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. The Office of Public Health Outbreak Coordination, Informatics and Surveillance (PHOCIS) sits within the Department of Health’s (DOH) Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics (DCHS). PHOCIS responsibilities align directly to Goal 1 of the Agency Strategic Plan (2017-19 Update) that calls to “Protect everyone in Washington from communicable diseases and other health threats.”
This Health Services Consultant 2 position ( Contracts Specialist) is responsible for assisting contract managers in various contract management duties for the office. Reporting to the PHOCIS Administrative Operations Section Manager, this HSC2 position will provide direct support and assistance to PHOCIS subject matter experts and contract managers.
This non-permanent Health Services Consultant 2 position is anticipated to last seven (7) months from date of hire.
This is a home-based (remote) position, and the incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington.
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.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values encompass the following:
- 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 is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer the following:
- 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 that fosters an inclusive environment encouraging 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
- Assisting and advising subject matter experts in responding to and completing contract assignments related to all phases of the contract life cycle.
- Reviewing and checking work for consistency across various contracts statements of work.
- Scheduling, monitoring, tracking, and reporting out contract assignment and progress information to contracts section.
- Participating in developing contracts guidelines, processes, and procedures.
- Providing training, presentations, and summary information to Subject Matter Experts (SME).
- Collecting and reporting contract information to SMEs, contract managers and leadership.
Who 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 is outward even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.
Required Qualifications
- Option 1: Three (3) or more years of experience which includes project leadership work, program planning and implementation, project management, or related field.
Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, health care administration, public administration or business administration or allied field; AND two (2) or more years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services program.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with local health jurisdiction staff.
- Strong facilitation, coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
- One (1) or more years of experience working in public health.
Note: Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through live experience, volunteer experience, formal professional employment, or a combination.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.- A current resume (without any personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Please do not attach any letters of recommendation or other documents not requested above.
Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
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, political affiliation, 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 are required to be fully vaccinated before their hire date.
Proof of vaccination will be verified by the Office of Human Resources after an employment offer has been extended.
Please contact the Office of Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.- Work Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but willing to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule will be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.
- Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.
- Telecommute from a home or other approved off-site location.
- The position is home based, but may work from DOH office locations as needed, including campuses in Shoreline and Tumwater, Washington.
- Travel occasionally, typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend/provide training.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Danielle Dahm at (360) 485-2562, Danielle.Dahm@doh.wa.gov, or 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).
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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/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
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