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Salary $3,616 - $4,738 a month job type full-time
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Description
Important note: as stated in governor’s proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the department of health are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 on or before october 18, 2021 or prior to your hire date (whichever date comes first)Proof of vaccination will be verified by the office of human resources after an employment offer has been extended and acceptedPlease reach out to the office of human resources at hr@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
The mission of department of health (doh) is to protect and improve the health of people in washingtonThe mission of the division of emergency preparedness and response is to strengthen all-hazards preparedness capabilities and build strategic partnerships to minimize the health impacts the people of washington experience resulting from major emergencies and disastersWhen we are successful, these efforts will directly support mission of the doh.
The volunteer management group works to coordinate medical missions received through webeoc or directly through emailThese positions maintain tracking spreadsheets, work with medical boards and commissions to verify practitioner credentials, help medical practitioners register using the volunteer registration system (waserv), manage the email inboxes associated with this work, and provide updates and statistics to the group lead and supervisorThe volunteer management team acts as a liaison between the volunteer management group and the requesting facilities, state emergency operations center and local emergency operations centersThese positions work closely to create missions and assign healthcare practitioners to requestors/facilities in need of covid-19 pandemic response assistance.
Work will be guided by the us department of health and human services office of the assistant secretary for preparedness and response hospital preparedness program’s healthcare preparedness program grant guidance, the centers for disease control and prevention office of public health preparedness response grant, and the doh grant application work plansThis position is integral in coordinating the work of doh throughout recovery from all-hazards.
This is a full-time non-permanent emergency management program specialist 1 located within the division of emergency preparedness & responseThis non-permanent position is anticipated to last twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the state of washingtonDue to the covid-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expectedWhen approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the tumwater duty station for work activities.
About the department of health
The vision of the washington state department of health (doh) is equity and optimal health for allOur mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in washington state.
Our values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do itGreat organizations also understand why they do itOur values are:
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 impactWe 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.
Benefits of working for doh
Washington is america`s top state, according to u.sNews (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:
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 fosters an inclusive environment that encourages 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.
A modernized workplace.
Duties include
Coordinating medical missions received via webeoc or directly through email.
Maintaining volunteer management information within webeoc and keep webeoc requests updated with current volunteer management mission information.
Creating missions within the waserv database and assign medical practitioners to requestors in need of assistance.
Acting as a liaison between the volunteer management group and the facilities requesting volunteers, the state emergency operations center and local emergency operations centers.
Entering training information, license check results, or other information into volunteer accounts in waserv as needed.
Actively participating in division of emergency preparedness and response meetings as scheduledThese could be one-on-one meetings with your supervisor, team meetings for completing objectives and strategies, or program-wide meetings.
Managing system-associated mailboxes and respond or distribute to appropriate team members.
What 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 othersThey see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordinglyOur ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborativeThey demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.
Required qualifications
Option 1: four (4) or more years of demonstrated experience working in public health, emergency management, planning, volunteer management, or closely related field.
Or
Option 2: a bachelor’s degree or higher with major study in public health, emergency management, planning or closely related field and one (1) or more years demonstrated experience working in public health, emergency management, planning or volunteer management.
And
Completion of national incident management system advanced courses ics 300 and 400Note: may be completed within 24 months of employment.
Demonstrated experience using microsoft word, excel, outlook, and teams.
Effectively giving and receiving information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Consistently producing accurate and timely work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated data management experience.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Desired qualifications
Demonstrated experience writing and editing documents for a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated writing, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
Experience in an emergency operations center or on a type iii (or higher) incident management team.
Application process
Intrigued? click `apply` to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter, describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume.
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 ledPlease do not attach any letters of recommendation.
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 protectedThese 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 applicationPlease 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 employerDoh strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectfulWe prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the washington federation of state employees (wfse) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of employment/working conditions
With or without an accommodation, i am willing and able to:
As stated in governor’s proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the department of health are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 on or before october 18, 2021 or prior to your hire date (whichever date comes first)Proof of vaccination will be verified by the office of human resources after an employment offer has been extended and acceptedPlease reach out to the office of human resources at hr@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
Legally operate a state owned vehicle in a variety of weather conditions.
Work monday-friday, 8:00 a.mTo 5:30 p.m., but able to work up to 12.5 hour shifts in the agency emergency operations center on short or no notice.
Respond to public health and medical emergencies and exercises at any time, except while on scheduled vacation or other leave.
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the state of washingtonDue to the covid-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expectedWhen approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the tumwater duty station for work activities.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact recruitment@doh.wa.gov, or tdd relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1Technical 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 agencyOnce 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.
