Management Analyst III - Public Health Policy Coordinator at Fairfax County Government

Management Analyst III - Public Health Policy Coordinator This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply. The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information. We are the largest health jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and we partner with federal, state, and local governments, universities, businesses, and nonprofits across the national capital region. Our organization values making a difference, excellence, customer service, integrity, and respect. We invite you to apply to join our talented and dedicated workforce. Within the Office of Innovation, our Strategic Planning Unit seeks to hire a highly motivated and energetic public health policy professional to manage our organizational policy, regulatory compliance, and legislative portfolio. In the rapidly changing landscape of public health, this unit plays an integral role in guiding the development, execution and integration of the department's strategic vision and supporting division and program implementation of strategic goals and objectives. This position is pivotal in advancing the department’s strategy to “drive organizational excellence by continuously improving our systems, processes, and technology.” Coordinating with staff throughout the department, ensures the adoption and maintenance of a strong policy framework for internal administrative and programmatic operations. Successful candidates should thrive in a dynamic work environment, embrace new challenges and projects, and enjoy engaging and inspiring staff to become active partners in building a robust infrastructure that advances public health across our community. This position: Coordinates the department’s organizational policy framework, regulatory compliance functions and legislative portfolio. Performs advanced-level work, including analysis, data management, and research needed to assure a strong policy function. Benchmarks approaches to regulatory compliance in locally administered public health departments, maintains familiarity with Virginia Administrative Code and other state and federal regulations relevant to the department, and coordinates department response to proposed regulatory changes and rulemaking. Interfaces with central services staff, including the County Clerk, the county’s Legislative Affairs Team, and Office of the County Attorney, as necessary. Prepares presentations and communications (including memos) to department executive leadership, the Health Care Advisory Board, department partners, other Health and Human Services agency staff, and the Board of Supervisors. Coordinates across divisions to ensure the department is responsive to requests for developing the county legislative program and reviewing and providing feedback on bills during the general assembly session. Ensures alignment between accreditation, quality improvement initiatives, performance management, and the department policy framework. Supports efforts of the Strategic Planner and Strategic Planning Unit, including accreditation, strategic planning, and organizational performance management. Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems. Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers. Note : Health department positions are designated as emergency responders in the event of a public health crisis. As a public health emergency responder, this position may be reassigned to provide support based on the emergency response service needs. The temporary reassignment may require employees to function in a role outside of the typical job duties. The emergency response may also require employees to work alternative work schedules to include weekend and evenings. The functional areas of this position are policy management, complex planning, monitoring and evaluation, and project management. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.) Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects; Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity; Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and/or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates changes to the policies, procedures, or processes related to multiple administrative functions (financial, procurement, budget, human resources, contract or grants administration, information technology systems, etc.); Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs; Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers; Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems; Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation (e.g. personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management) Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data Ability to supervise and train staff Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus, four years of professional work experience with in the functional area. Certificates and Licenses Required CPR certification: Required within 60 days of hire AED certification: Required within 60 days of hire Necessary Special Requirements The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration or related field of study Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with a proactive mindset, exercising good judgement and critical thinking skills A track record of successful collaboration within interdisciplinary teams and excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a friendly, service-oriented, and professional manner with both internal and external stakeholders Must communicate effectively through the use of verbal, written and electronic means; High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Three of more years of experience creating and analyzing health policies and regulatory compliance. Physical Requirements Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure Panel interview. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io.View email address on click.appcast.io EEO/AA/TTY. #J-18808-Ljbffr joinhandshake.com - Jobboard