| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS7427 | |
| Classification Number: C0813 | |
| Revised: 07/18/2007 (Revised to Half Time) | |
| Close: 08/03/2007 | |
| Location: Portland | |
*Salary based on Full time
This employment opportunity is with Public Health Services, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one half time LIMITED DURATION position within the Office of Disease Prevention & Epidemiology / Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Program located in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience with responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination. The experience must have included program evaluation responsibility. NOTE: Individuals witha Bachelor’s Degree or higher and at least 2 years experience working in public health is desired. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS7427
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Moisa
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position will carry out programming and activities that promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables for health in the state and in communities. This position provides technical assistance to regional fruit & vegetable groups; maintains the fruit & vegetable program web page and listserv; supports implementation of Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ brand, tracks and reports on fruit and vegetable promotion activities and outcomes. Major duties include: The person in this position provides technical expertise, training and leadership to HPCDP program staff, HPCDP grantees and contractors, local public health agencies, worksites, business and industry, schools, universities, organizations, planners and policy makers, medical providers and health systems to develop, implement, and evaluate fruit and vegetable promotion efforts at the state and local level. Develops and maintains understanding of HPCDP program areas and participates in cross-program opportunities to enhance coordination of efforts for local health departments, community organizations, and collaborative projects. Supports implementation of the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ brand and tracks fruit and vegetable program promotion activities and outcomes. WORKING CONDITIONS Use of microcomputers / video display terminals, short time lines on many projects, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel, including over-night travel; attendance at evening meetings; sensitivity to special needs of diverse populations. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
