PROJECT POLICY ANL 5 RP

Job Summary This position requires an experienced water professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; can independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/ issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Primary responsibility of the Program Policy Analyst (PPA) will be focused on supporting the California Fluoride Technical Assistance contract 2026‑2029 goal, objectives, and activities, through supporting water operators understanding of benefits of community water fluoridation (CWF), connecting water districts to the appropriate sources for technical assistance, and educating other public health professionals about the process and challenges with CWF. The selected water professional will work with the Principal Investigator of the UCSF Fluoride contract with the California Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health, and liaise with the State Water Resources Control Board. Reporting Relationships No supervisory role. Duties & Essential Job Functions Serves as the organization expert on a significant policy issue(s) or initiative. Provides leadership, guidance, education, policy development on a significant policy domain or program and represents the organization to external constituencies. Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization / initiative. Analyzes, predicts and advises constituencies regarding direction in the absence of clear external and internal practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Expert knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and in writing Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality Highly skilled in all levels of project management Expert knowledge of the organization’s processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory requirements in policy domain Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques Expert analytical / problem‑solving skills Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco