Director of the Office of Health Equity (Health Department)

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THIS WORK MATTERS!

This is an Internal opportunity for Multnomah County Employees.

We seek leaders achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity protect the most vulnerable and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care Empowerment Racial Equity Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

About the Position:

The Director of the Office of Health Equity is an executive level leadership position within the Directors Office responsible for the Departments Office of Health Equity (OHE). Using a multifaceted approach the OHE will take action to support community partners working with the Department and lead the Departments Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) initiatives creating a comprehensive strategic action plan for racial justice equity work that improves population level health outcomes.

The Director of the OHE leads a team of highly skilled professional staff that lead the investment and efforts of a OneDepartment comprehensive and strategic racial justice equity agenda that serves populationlevel outcomes seeks health equity for all and leads implementation of the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) within the Departments role as the public and mental health authorities. Responsibilities for internal organizational practices and external participatory community engagement and response include examining and addressing internal and external policies and practices to ensure that everyone has equitable opportunities to thrive.

Key functions directly related to the position:

One Department Racial Justice Equity Initiatives and Strategy

• Develops and implements a shared vision and strategy for the Departments transformational equity initiatives ensuring alignment with the Departments mission.

• Provides leadership and strategic direction to all divisions and work units championing programs that promote health equity and improve community health.

• Leads strategic health equity planning ensuring policy decisions comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Implements a comprehensive health equity plan that includes social and distributive justice strategies environmental interventions and utilizes datadriven approaches.

• Gathers and analyzes organizational data related to racial justice and equity to inform biennial plans and evaluate structural changes in equity programs in collaboration with Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and communitybased organizations.

Collaboration and Community Partnerships

• Represents the Health Department on the countywide Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) Committee and collaborates with other departments to share best practices strategies and training content.

• Partners with the Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) on employeefocused initiatives and leads through consensus building with Department and county staff Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and other groups.

• Provides consultation guidance and coaching on community engagement and partnership strategies including Traditional Health Workers and Popular Education to promote social justice and support systemically excluded communities.

• Develops and maintains relationships with external public and private agencies provides expert consultation to public health agencies and officials and advocates for public policy changes that improve healthy communities and health equity through professional presentations and coalition work.

OHE Staff Support and Team Building

• Hires manages coaches and supervises OHE staff fostering team building through a sharedleadership style and methodologies like Popular Education or Assertive Engagement.

• Provides OHE staff with reflective and traumainformed coaching professional development opportunities mentorship and performance feedback to enhance their service to communities and Department staff.

Leadership Consultation and Coaching

• Coach and support staff across the Department to thrive and navigate institutional racism and oppression in collaboration with Human Resources.

• Develop and facilitate education and training on racial justice equity and populationbased health outcomes fostering shared understanding and purpose.

• Ensure support for division leaders and their teams in implementing the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) creating materials templates and presentations to educate staff on related topics.

• Train managers and supervisors for equityfocused conversations providing reflective and traumainformed coaching professional development and performance feedback..

Contract and Budget Management and Evaluation

• Manages the development negotiation and evaluation of contracts grants and budget for the OHE in collaboration with the Departments Finance and Budget Management (FBM).

• Trains and mentors staff in applying the Equity and Empowerment Lens (EEL) to contracting grant and budget work and support the annual budget development process by reviewing decisions using the EEL and Inclusively Leading with Race (ILWR) approach.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education/ Experience:

• A Bachelors Degree in lieu of a degree we will consider equivalent years of related experience (Masters Degree is preferred)

• Three (3) to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in large organization or public agency including 3 years in a senior leadership or a management role

• Proven ability to develop and implement equityfocused strategic plans that align with public health objectives including experience in community health needs assessment capacity building and partnership development.

• Demonstrated experience with compliance of federal state and local policies in health or social service settings.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Extensive experience in operational business management including budget development and management contract negotiation and human resource management.

• Strong communication skills with experience representing an organization in governmental and community settings including working with media and presenting to governing bodies.

• Experience working with Unions is strongly preferred.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating how you meet minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Document no more than two pages if submitting narrative format that responds to the following prompt:

Tell the story of the Office of Health Equity two years from now. What is its work How does it do its work With whom does it work What does OHE look/feel like if youre HD staff or a community partner What have been its successes failures and learning What is the vision for the next two years

You can use narrative visual or video mediums or a mixture to respond.

Note: The application resume and document should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Background reference and education checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full or part time temporary and limited duration assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This non represented position is not eligible for overtime

Type: NonRepresent

FLSA: Exempt

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Inclusively Leading with Race: Multnomah County is not exempt from our nations legacy of white supremacy culture in its institutions policies structures and systems of care. This legacy furthers racial disparities in our community and our workforce. The County is committed to Inclusively Leading with Race to fulfill our promise to address racism within our workforce and the community. The word inclusively ensures that communities with overlapping identities and people for whom those identities compound disparities are not overlooked. We must center the experiences of people of color within other marginalized identities. We lead with race with the recognition that the creation and perpetuation of racial inequities have been baked into American culture and our government and that racial inequities across all indicators for success are deep and pervasive. We also know that other groups of people are still marginalized including based on gender sexual orientation ability and age to name but a few. Knowing this helps us take a more intersectional approach while always naming the role that race plays in peoples experiences and outcomes.

Our Commitment to Safety Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees

Serving the Public Even During Disasters: Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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