Address
Form of workInitial Posting Date:
11/26/2023
Application Deadline:
12/07/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$5,396 - $8,292
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Communications Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)
Job Description:
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field.
The job application, resume, and a cover letter are required for this posting and should address the skills in this section clearly. Applications without the required documentation will not move forward in the selection process.
The Office of Information Service's mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a IT Communications Coordinatorto join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
This is a full-time limited duration opportunity for anyone to apply. This is a classified position and is represented by a union.
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the OIS Communications Coordinator to ensure the appropriate handling of communications issues, messaging, and strategy implementation. This position applies advanced communication, marketing, and analytical methods to carry out communication activities and initiatives independently, as well as with teams, with direction as needed from the OIS Office of the CIO, and in coordination with OIS leadership and staff.
This position is charged with determining the best approach, methods, and techniques for communicating with diverse audiences internally with OIS staff, and externally with ODHS and OHA staff and partners statewide.
The efforts of the OIS Communications Coordinator are aimed at providing OIS, ODHS and OHA leadership and employees with the information they need to know to understand and support the OIS mission, programs, strategies, and activities, including understanding how to access and receive IT services.
The Communications Coordinator assists OIS leadership and staff by providing support for communications activities and initiatives that are focused internally to all OIS staff and externally to more than 17,000 ODHS/OHA staff and partners statewide.
This position has responsibility for leading efforts promoting change across OIS that may also include OIS users/customers and service providers. This position is required to develop and maintain ongoing communication links and contacts with managers and other staff throughout OHA and ODHS.
What's in it for you?
What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
Working Conditions
This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy. Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times. Occasionally travel to meetings is required with some travel to trainings. There can be frequent interruptions, demanding timeframes, and non-traditional working hours. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing.
Desired Attributes:
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Strong skills are needed in taking highly technical information and converting it to lay terms for customer messages, exceptional skills in effective listening for interviewing staff, gathering information, and culminating it into a method of communication in a very short time frame.
•Experience applying marketing and communication techniques.
•Experience in laying out copy and images for publication online, collaboration platforms, in documents, presentations, newsletters, etc. Skilled in formatting and design.
•Experience writing/developing, approving content for agency intranet, and performing updates and maintenance on the site. This includes experience with presenting web content to optimize usability and accessibility.
•Experience with social media and how to use digital platforms to educate and inform key stakeholders and users.
•Highly organized, ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal direction (and effectively establish and understand priorities), the ability to conceptualize and complete projects independently, make decisions, and keep management informed of those decisions.
•Personal computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 applications and other software applications used in communication and marketing.
How to Apply
Attention current State of Oregon employees:
To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the career worklet.
To apply as a job rotation/developmental candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (this includes regular status employees, who have completed trial service, as well as limited duration employees).
Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and are the successful candidate, you may qualify for work out of class. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Questions/Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Uma Abdullahi at umulkher.abdullahi@dhsoha.state.or.us
TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.
Additional Information
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
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.
Agency - OHAAOOIS
More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/FOD/OIS/"?
11/26/2023
Application Deadline:
12/07/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$5,396 - $8,292
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Communications Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)
Job Description:
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field.
The job application, resume, and a cover letter are required for this posting and should address the skills in this section clearly. Applications without the required documentation will not move forward in the selection process.
The Office of Information Service's mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a IT Communications Coordinatorto join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career.
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.
- Click here to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.
This is a full-time limited duration opportunity for anyone to apply. This is a classified position and is represented by a union.
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the OIS Communications Coordinator to ensure the appropriate handling of communications issues, messaging, and strategy implementation. This position applies advanced communication, marketing, and analytical methods to carry out communication activities and initiatives independently, as well as with teams, with direction as needed from the OIS Office of the CIO, and in coordination with OIS leadership and staff.
This position is charged with determining the best approach, methods, and techniques for communicating with diverse audiences internally with OIS staff, and externally with ODHS and OHA staff and partners statewide.
The efforts of the OIS Communications Coordinator are aimed at providing OIS, ODHS and OHA leadership and employees with the information they need to know to understand and support the OIS mission, programs, strategies, and activities, including understanding how to access and receive IT services.
The Communications Coordinator assists OIS leadership and staff by providing support for communications activities and initiatives that are focused internally to all OIS staff and externally to more than 17,000 ODHS/OHA staff and partners statewide.
This position has responsibility for leading efforts promoting change across OIS that may also include OIS users/customers and service providers. This position is required to develop and maintain ongoing communication links and contacts with managers and other staff throughout OHA and ODHS.
What's in it for you?
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 11 paid holidays
- 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
- 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
- 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
- Pension and retirement programs
- Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Continuous growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
- A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well
What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
Working Conditions
This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy. Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times. Occasionally travel to meetings is required with some travel to trainings. There can be frequent interruptions, demanding timeframes, and non-traditional working hours. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing.
Desired Attributes:
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Strong skills are needed in taking highly technical information and converting it to lay terms for customer messages, exceptional skills in effective listening for interviewing staff, gathering information, and culminating it into a method of communication in a very short time frame.
•Experience applying marketing and communication techniques.
•Experience in laying out copy and images for publication online, collaboration platforms, in documents, presentations, newsletters, etc. Skilled in formatting and design.
•Experience writing/developing, approving content for agency intranet, and performing updates and maintenance on the site. This includes experience with presenting web content to optimize usability and accessibility.
•Experience with social media and how to use digital platforms to educate and inform key stakeholders and users.
•Highly organized, ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal direction (and effectively establish and understand priorities), the ability to conceptualize and complete projects independently, make decisions, and keep management informed of those decisions.
•Personal computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 applications and other software applications used in communication and marketing.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Complete questionnaire
- Attach a resume
- Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the "What we are looking for?" section including required and preferred skills.
Attention current State of Oregon employees:
To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the career worklet.
To apply as a job rotation/developmental candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (this includes regular status employees, who have completed trial service, as well as limited duration employees).
Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
- This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity.
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- You must have a valid email address to apply.
- Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- Please print or save a copy of this announcement. You will not have access to it once the posting closes.
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and are the successful candidate, you may qualify for work out of class. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Questions/Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Uma Abdullahi at umulkher.abdullahi@dhsoha.state.or.us
TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.
Additional Information
- Please monitor your Workday account to view all communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- 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 veteran's preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply:
- A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
- A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
- Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
- Please attach only the documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
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.
Agency - OHAAOOIS
More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/FOD/OIS/"?
