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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.note: this recruitment will remain open until filledApplicant review begins august 11, 2021The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or close this recruitment at any timeIt is to the benefit of the applicant to apply earlyThe department of health (doh) works to protect and improve the health of all people in washington state and is an employer of choice in the beautiful pacific northwestIf you are motivated by the opportunity to do meaningful and innovative work with talented and committed it and public health professionals, this is the job for you! reporting to the director of solutions design and project support (sdps), the project management office (pmo) manager hired through this recruitment, will be responsible for the definition and maintenance of it project management methods, procedures and processes within hts in support of the department of healthThe pmo manager provides oversight and direction of pm resources to ensure standard project methods, procedures, and processes are utilized for development of it solutionsThis position is the it project manager for health systems quality assurance (hsqa)The it project manager is responsible for providing it project management needs for the hsqa division and commissionsThese projects will impact enterprise wide capabilities and are considered medium to high risk projectsThe it project manager will need the skills to apply working knowledge of project management processes and principles to successfully implement and control the projects supported by the hsqa programThe it project manager, in alignment with hts and sdps, provides technology solutions and project management in support of the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and the agency’s it portfolioThis position utilizes professional working knowledge of information technology and project management in support of the hsqa division and medical, nursing care and chiropractic quality assurance commissionsUnder the supervision of the hts project management office manager and with input from both the hsqa area and the it business liaison for hsqa and the commissions, provides expert level information systems and technology project management, project planning, consultation, and contract development/management for mission critical projects or enterprise systems that will integrate new technologies and/or impact agency-wide it functions to include collaboration with other institutions or agenciesThe position is instrumental in the development of cross divisional or interagency applications; representing agency-wide implementation philosophy at meetings; and helping ensure new applications are not deployed before they meet doh security policies and standardsCurrently, 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 activitiesThis is a full-time it project management – journey level positionLearn more about the position and view the complete position description.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 stateOur 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 objectivesEquity: we are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for allCollaboration: we seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impactWe cannot achieve our vision aloneSeven 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 usExcellence: we strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every dayBenefits 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 nationWe also offer: a healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positionsGrowth and development opportunitiesA wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classesOpportunities to serve your community through meaningful workA commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to workAn infant at work program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bondingA modernized workplaceDuties includemanaging it projectsinternal and external communicationsleadership and mentoringbudgeting and contract managementduring a public emergency, assisting with emergency response activities as assigned.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 tiredRequired qualificationsa bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology (it) or a closely related field; and four (4) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in project managementOr an associate’s degree or higher in information technology or a closely related field; and six (6) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in project managementOr eight (8) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in project managementAndthree years of direct experience directing/overseeing large/enterprise wide it projects.desired qualifications a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, management information systems, computer sciences or related field.project management professional (pmp) certification.experience in developing requests for proposals (rfps) requests for information (rfi), and requests for qualifications (rfqs), and in monitoring resulting contracts.application processintrigued? 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 recommendationImportant 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 downloadedApplicants 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 birthThe 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 disabilityThis is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the washington federation of state employees (wfse) is the exclusive representativeConditions of employment/working conditionswith 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 or privately owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.work 8 a.mTo 5 p.m., monday-fridayOccasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or adjust normally scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.occasionally travel throughout the state (including rural areas) which may include overnight stays.participate in emergency response activities and when the agency coordination center is activated.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)Subscribe to doh job alerts
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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) daysOnly applicants who follow the directions and complete the application process in-full will have their responses reviewed for considerationEducation and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the supplemental questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
