Health Services Administrator I



Health Services Administrator I

Salary

$104,977.60 - $133,078.40 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2021DB13840

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Prevention

Opening Date

07/23/2021

Closing Date

9/30/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary

The Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program Manager leads all TB Control Program administrative functions, including budget management, overseeing interdisciplinary teams and providing input to the TB Disease Control Officer on setting program direction. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the position leads program strategic planning, implements and guides work based on equity and social justice principles, builds effective teams and implements continuous quality improvement in clinical and program operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join King County government and play a key role in the County Executive's goal to be one of the "best-run governments in the United States.”

Program Description 
The Tuberculosis Control Program, located in Harborview Medical Center, employs physicians, epidemiologists, nurses, disease investigators, outreach workers, and administrative staff. The program, by law, is required to evaluate and treat individuals who may have a diagnosis of infectious tuberculosis. This work includes direct clinical care, prevention of the spread of tuberculosis, education to community providers and partners, coordinating care with refugee services and homeless services, and conducting investigations in congregate settings where people are at high risk of having been infected with tuberculosis.

This position reports to the Prevention Division Director and works in close collaboration with the TB Disease Control Officer/Program Director (DCO).

For more info about the TB Control Program click on following web link:
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/tuberculosis.aspx 
 
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates; however, first consideration will be given to individuals who apply by 8/5/2021

Work Location: Downtown Seattle, Harborview Medical Center. Some of the work associated with this position will be performed  through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
   
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment

Work Schedule: The normal work week is Monday through Friday. It is FLSA exempt and therefore not overtime eligible.

Contact: If you have questions regarding this job announcement, please call Debbie Baker, Human Resources Analyst at (206)263-4053 or at debbaker@kingcounty.gov 

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
(New) Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement 
 As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th.   People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.  Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.  Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.  

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS: 
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  1. NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application 
  2. Supplemental questions  - answered completely and thoroughly 
  3. Resume 
You may attach multiple documents if you wish:  
  1. Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application. 
  2. Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section. 
 
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Providing the information only on the resume will not be considered complete.
 
This position in not represented by a union

Please Note: Public Health - Seattle and King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. 
 
 

Job Duties

Primary Responsibilities: 
  

  • Provide administrative leadership with DCO and overall operational management for all aspects of the Tuberculosis Control Program.   
  • In close collaboration with the DCO, assure implementation of TB control best practices. 
  • Lead program strategic planning and implementation. 
  • Continuously create and encourage a culture of employee engagement, employee well- being and belongingness. 
  • Provide direct supervision for about five staff, and administrative leadership and mentoring for approximately 25 employees. 
  • Assure the development, monitoring and management of a $5.7 million program budget.  
  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate services, programs and administrative systems. 
  • Hire, supervise and evaluate program staff. 
  • Work with internal partners (e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Office of the Director) to assure smooth program operations. 
  • Coordinate and lead grant writing. 
  • Serve as member of Prevention Division Leadership Team. 
  • Work with external partners and stakeholders to advance TB program goals. 
  • Ensure program decisions are planned, delivered and evaluated based on principles of equity and social justice. 

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in public health and any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to achieve the key deliverables of the position and ability to provide program leadership. 
 
Specific Qualifications:  
  

  • Demonstrated knowledge of public health principles, infectious diseases and disease-control measures for at-risk populations.  
  • Demonstrated ability to apply principles of equity and social justice in the workplace, commitment to and experience building a pro-equity and anti-racist workplace. 
  • Experience overseeing a public health or related health or social services program including program planning and budget management. 
  • At least two years of experience leading or supervising a diverse interdisciplinary staff.  
  • Working knowledge of principles and practices of human resources and labor relations, employment practices, public policy development, performance improvement coaching. 
  • Experience developing and managing grants and contracts. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to manage budgets and complex finances. 
  • Experience implementing continuous process improvement.  
  • Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse populations and interest groups.
  
Leadership Competencies:  
  
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills in the following leadership competencies: 
  
  • Integrity and Trust: Demonstrated ability to adhere to ethical principles and PHSKC  policies and procedures to earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. 
      
  •  Decision QualityAbility to make sound decisions that take into account objectivesrisks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations. 
 
  • Priority SettingAbility to manage complex priorities and determine activities and projects toward measurable goals and standards to meet sensitive deadlines. 
 
  • Healthy Conflict Engagement:  Ability to lead healthy, racially just and healing-centered conflict conversations to support healthy team dynamics, frame conflict as an opportunity for transformation, and prevent conflict from escalating. 
 
  • Motivating OthersAbility to create a climate in which people want to do their best and commit to their work and organizational excellence. 
 
  • Building Effective TeamsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including strong and consistent leadership; experience creating and managing effective teams; delegating responsibilities; active listening; facilitation, negotiation, mediation and compromise; managing assignments to meet deadlinesensuring appropriate transparency; and maintaining effective and positive relationships with peers, subordinates and management. 
 
  • Interpersonal Savvy: Ability to hear, understand, consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, concerns and capabilities of different people in different situations. Tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect. 
 
  • ComposureAbility to maintain a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure, can bounce back from adversity and setbacks, shows persistence and flexibility in achieving goals. 
 

Supplemental Information

  • This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.kingcounty.gov/health/about/hiring.htm 
  • Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.  
  • Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours. 
  • Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.  This position supports and advances King County's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
 
  
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
  •  Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as     defined in State and Federal Law 
  •  The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation. 
 

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01
Do you have experience overseeing and/or administering a public health or related health or social services program?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered yes to the previous question please describe your experience including where you worked and responsibilities. If you answered no please put N/A.
03
Do you have at least two years of experience leading or supervising multi-disciplinary staff?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered yes to the previous question please describe your experience including number and type of direct reports. If you answered no please put N/A.
05
Do you have experience working with and/or implementing programs for diverse populations and communities?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe the populations and communities and what you did. If you answered no, please put N/A.
07
Describe your experience obtaining and monitoring grants and budgets. Include your specific role, the size of the grants and budgets and the sources of the funds (state, federal, private, etc.). If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
08
Describe your work with stakeholders internal and external to an organization and the most significant challenges you have faced interacting with stakeholders.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe your experience implementing continuous process improvement such as LEAN or related methods. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
10
Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
11
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404