Description

Make a difference.
The mission of the Office of Radiation Protection is to make sure that radiation dose to all people in Washington State is minimized as much as possible. The scope of this mission pertains to both the legal use of radioactive material, or from an incident involving the release of radioactive material. The release of radioactive material may occur either by accident or by malintent.

The Radiation Protection Budget Consultant (HSC3) will:

• Manage contracts and budgets related to radiation exposure training.
• Track, evaluate and plan corrective actions to training aimed at health services and deliverables regarding radiation exposure and the related health impacts, health policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain training programs for assessing radiation risk to human health during radiation incidents.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain contracts, budgets, work plans, and spending plans with the Section Manager and ORP Budget Manager.
• Lead the monitoring of the monthly budget status for each funding source and coordinate with the section regarding the spending plan.
• Support the coordination of contracting activities with outside administrative agencies and with the Department’s contracts and grants office.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Internal/External Training database and all associated training plans and records.
• Lead the maintenance of the roster for qualified emergency response professionals and coordinate the needed training for each position.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the process to integrate the lessons learned into the correction action planning process to make sure the health products we share with response partners are completed and communicated.
• Record and communicate public health risk in response to or preparation for preparation radiological incidents.
• Develop and maintain proficiency as the:
  • Protective Action Decision Group Information Coordinator.
  • Protective Action Recommendation Group Information Coordinator
  • Community Reception Center Dose Tracker.
  • Community Reception Center Portal Monitor Operator.
  • Community Reception Center Personnel Surveyor.

The mission of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) section is to make sure that the Office of Radiation Protection (ORP) is prepared to assess the risk to people from a radiation incident small or large.
Assessing this risk requires trained ORP responders to have the ability to model, survey, decontaminate, communicate, and record radiation related health impacts to members of the public and responders. This information is coordinated and shared with the affected individuals, local health departments, and health care professionals within the appropriate processes.

The REP section employs radiation, logistical, and administrative professionals to make sure this readiness exists within the ORP and is coordinated with all other responding internal/external entities.
Responding external entities include but are not limited to Fire/Hazmat, Fire/Medic, EMS, Law Enforcement, hospitals, local heath jurisdictions, local emergency management agencies, various state and federal governmental agencies, tribal nations, non-governmental entities, and volunteer organizations.
The REP section does not receive any state general funds to accomplish this work, we rely on multiple contracts we must develop and manage to fund all aspects of our work.

Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington in the communities where they live, learn, work and play. We realize that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About us
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead. Learn more about our Transformational Plan.

Why DOH? We offer

• One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation, and so much more.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year, depending on the length of employment.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
• DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more about this program.

Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

Option 1: Four (4) or more years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Providing technical assistance and consultation in maintaining databases.
• Providing support and coordination in contract and budgeting activities.
• Providing customer service to medical professionals or governmental agencies, or businesses, in supporting a health or environmental program.
• Working with a fee-based licensing, permitting, or registration program.
• Conducting assessment and/or data surveillance activities to assist with evaluating the effectiveness of a health or environmental program.

And

Two (2) or more years of experience assisting with, coordinating, or managing projects.

Option 2: A Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer sciences, business administration or closely related field; and three (3) or more years of experience assisting with, coordinating, or managing projects.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master's degree or higher in business administration, management information systems, computer sciences, or closely related field; AND two (2) or more years of experience directing and/or overseeing medium to large projects.

Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures).
• 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 led.

Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).

Veteran Preference: 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 application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or need assistance, please April Gilreath at (360) 867-3987, April.Gilreath@doh.wa.gov , or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees working for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.

Please contact Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need medical or religious accommodation information.

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Work in an office/home at a computer workstation for periods up to two (2) to accomplish work both individually and in a team setting.
• Physically attend trainings, drills, exercises, and responses.
• Work in stressful work environments and in higher stress emergency response conditions
• Move objects and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Depending on the work assigned, this position may require health testing or immunizations.
• Work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 5:00. A flex in the schedule can be implemented in coordination with the section supervisor.
• Work a hybrid work schedule to include in-office, home, and remote location if training, exercising, or responding.
• Work on occasion in areas where exposure to radiation or contamination will occur.
• Use radiation detection/contamination survey instruments and personal protective equipment in emergency response conditions to perform personal and personnel surveys.
• Travel statewide and out of state when necessary to perform the core functions of the position; Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information.
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may 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.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.