| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9772 | |
| Classification Number: X0871 | |
| Open: 11/18/2009 | |
| Close: 12/2/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System. All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. This employment opportunity is with Children, Adults and Families (CAF), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time position located in PORTLAND. This position is management service and is not represented by a union. 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 A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree related to program management; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to program management. OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to program management. NOTE: Prior work experience coordinating or managing volunteer services/programs is desired. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement and a cover letter that addresses the following desired competencies. 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 e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application materials. They must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail: dhs.recruitment@state.or.us
(Please include announcement number LEHS9772 in the subject line of the e-mail)
Deliver/Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
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 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 The purpose of this position is to actively participate as a member of the District 2 management team and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and managing assigned projects, initiatives, and activities inside and outside the agency. MAJOR DUTIES Partnership Developments Plans and leads workgroups to advise, review, and evaluate DHS and other agencies’ programs. Program and Project Supports Develops new program guidelines which outline best practices and standard operational guidelines both internally and externally. Program and Project Development, Management, and Evaluation Provides training on operational guidelines and procedures for new programs within and outside the organization. Develops, organize, implement, and supervise the District 2 Volunteer program. Resource Development and Coordination Coordinates existing resources, identifies gaps in services, and makes recommendation about additional service needs. Community Involvement Supports local community initiatives and goals that align with the mission of DHS. WORKING CONDITIONS Works on District wide basis with a diverse group of DHS staff, local government officials, private non-profits, clients and other partners and service providers. Often works with multiple partners with conflicting, overlapping, and inconsistent requirements. Non-traditional work hours with overnight stays. Additional travel inside and outside of Multnomah County is a regular occurrence. You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. 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. | |
