| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9732 | |
| Classification Number: C0855 | |
| Open: 10/30/2009 | |
| Close: 11/05/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
DHS EMPLOYEES ONLY/LIMITED DURATION This employment opportunity is with the Office of the Director/Oregon State Hospital Replacement Project, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time, limited duration opening located in Salem. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2011 with possible future funding pending legislative approval each biennium through the completion of the project in 2013. This position includes family health benefits, leave accrual and is represented by a union. You must be a current employee (this includes regular status, trial service and limited duration employees) with the Department of Human Services to apply for this position. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS Five years of professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation. OR An Oregon Project Management Associate Certification or Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute AND four years professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through to closure and evaluation. NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for three years of the experience. An advanced degree may substitute for an additional year of the experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND; A cover letter (not to exceed two pages in length) that clearly addresses the following desired competency listed below. If you do not respond to the desired competency, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competency will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, mail, deliver or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than application deadline. E-mail directly to dhs.recruitment@state.or.us (Please include announcement number LEHS9732 in the subject line of the e-mail.) OR Mail or deliver your application materials to: Department of Human Services Recruitment and Retention Unit ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri 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. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume. 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 an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and coordinate the identification and purchasing of Fittings, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) required for the new Oregon State Hospital. The $21 million budget for FF&E will be required for two new state psychiatric hospitals; a 620-bed facility in Salem and a 360-bed facility in Junction City with both facilities serving the entire state. Manage extensive research studies into available products that will be presented to, and aligned with the needs of hospital staff and patients. Perform licensure-related activities for the new facilities and coordinate the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) Review Applications with the City of Salem. Provide technical, analytical and consultative services to Project Administrator and the rest of the Oregon State Hospital Replacement Project (OSHRP) team on licensing, HLC reviews and FF&E requirements for the new facilities. Using analytical and conceptual skills, organize, lead and/or provide staff support to focus groups, existing staff groups, and steering committees to provide a variety of high level policy papers, documentation, and user information during the sitting, design process, and construction process. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office working conditions, meeting urgent and ever changing deadlines, handling multiple projects at the same time, and working on various computer programs. Maintaining Project confidentiality is mandatory. Duties require occasional travel, particularly on an as needed basis between the Salem and Junction City site location and the downtown DHS office. Employee must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, or otherwise be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation and must be able to maintain this as a condition of employment. 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 http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
