Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program Manager (Public Health Supervisor 2) -Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Initial Posting Date:

04/09/2024

Application Deadline:

05/05/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,409 - $8,372

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Oregon Psilocybin Services Licensing Program Manager (Public Health Supervisor 2) -Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon Psilocybin Services in Portland, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a Licensing Program Manager (Public Health Supervisor 2) to manage, supervise and evaluate statutory and administrative rule licensure requirements for the production of psilocybin and the provision of psilocybin services in Oregon under ORS 475A.

This is a full-time, permanent, management services position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?

In this role, you will oversee the licensing program, support team members, conduct licensing review and approval tasks, and offer technical support to applicants and team members. Collaborating closely with the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) Section Manager and OPS Compliance Manager, you will ensure seamless coordination between the licensing and compliance teams, while also ensuring that administrative rules align with program requirements. You will actively contribute to strategic planning efforts, develop, document, and evaluate policies, procedures, and processes, and assist the OPS Section Manager in managing programmatic budget and legislative, media, communications, and public records request functions related to licensing. Additionally, your responsibilities will include supervising and evaluating the statutory requirements for facilitator, service center, manufacturer, and laboratory licenses, worker permits, training program curriculum approvals, and change requests, as well as developing and supervising processes for the licensing team in line with organizational policies and directives. Emphasizing a health equity lens, you'll identify and address internal and service delivery challenges, interpret statutes, rules, and policies, and effectively communicate with agencies and with the public.

What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx

• Paid Leave Days:

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• 3 additional paid personal business days each year.

• 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.

• 10 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.

• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you've made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

• Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030

• Becoming an anti-racist organization

• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and

• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of leading, supervising, or managing experience related to public health or public administration which included experience in planning, organizing, managing, and knowledge of operations of public health programs, health licensing, and public health administration.

OR;

A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field, AND one year of leading, supervision, or managing experience related to public health or public administration which included experience in planning, organizing, managing, and knowledge of operations of public health programs, health licensing, and public health administration.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrates the ability to make complex decisions daily, based on knowledge of Oregon Revised Statute (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR), and organizational policy and procedure, while ensuring accountability and compliance within guiding rules and laws.

• Experience monitoring program expenditures and revenues to assure fiscal responsibility and accountability, reviewing contracts or intergovernmental agreements as requested, and identifying potential resources and opportunities to address the goals and objectives of the program.

• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and revising policies, procedures, and systems for licensing programs, including developing and implementing criteria and processes for the review, approval, and denial of license applications, examinations, and/or training programs.

• Strong ability to manage a team, including human resource components such as hiring, employee development plans, annual reviews, and any disciplinary actions, as well as developing and maintaining a team-based approach to continuous systems and performance improvement of the unit through participatory management.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform job duties with a health equity lens, identify complex, challenging, or unique internal and service delivery problems and issues, and communicate with partners, across agencies and with the public by representing the mission, vision, and goals.

• Ability to ensure programs and services are high quality, well managed, responsive to the needs of individuals and organizations served, and delivered with respect and integrity.

• Experience promoting health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.

Working Conditions: The work of this role may be conducted in a hybrid manner where most of the work may be performed remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Some work will need to be conducted onsite, at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon, specifically to support licensing team members while they are on office rotation. Occasional travel may be expected, including travel outside of regular working hours. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If no driver's license, must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation.

This position will regularly interact with stakeholders, partners, and members of the public by phone, email, virtually, or in person and may occasionally be exposed to difficult situations requiring diplomacy and de-escalation strategies.

Directions to Apply: Please fill out the online application and submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and/or professional experience qualifies you for this position.

• External Applicants: Click the "Apply" button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

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Additional Information:

• Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.

• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and will pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans' preference points. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666

Questions? If you have questions about the job announcement, would like assistance with the application process, have difficulties applying, or would like to request an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Juan McGruder, HR Analyst, at juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity: The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA's mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.