Cannabis Policy Systems Environmental Changes Coordinator Pse Hsc 3 Doh6630 Jobs

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This
Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes Coordinator (PSE Coordinator) HSC 3 position supports the Department of Health’s mission by addressing commercial tobacco prevention and control and retail/recreational cannabis prevention and education efforts, emphasizing policy, environmental, and systems changes to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities in Washington State.
The PSE Coordinator (HSC 3) will support the Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) by providing education and technical assistance on commercial tobacco and retail cannabis policy, system, and environmental change related activities to the program’s contractors, coordinating policy development and education efforts, and serving as a liaison with the Office of Healthy and Safe Communities and Prevention and Community Health Division Policy and Legislative Affairs Staff.
As the PSE Coordinator you will research and monitor identified tobacco, vapor product, and retail cannabis organizational, tribal-related, community, local, state, and federal, policy issues. You will coordinate efforts to address the agency’s and YCCTPP’s policy agendas through facilitation and input from internal and external partners and stakeholders. By promoting policy collaboration between internal and external partners while serving on the State Prevention Enhancement Policy Consortium, you will contribute to healthier, safer and more equitable future for the residents of Washington State.
The duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. Incumbent must have internet access and connectivity. When approved, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval.
About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.

The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands. We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies. We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.
Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state's capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated in the Puget Sound area between Seattle and Portland. The rugged Olympic Mountains rise in the distance, and Mount Rainier seems close enough to touch on a clear day. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.
Tumwater is located in Thurston County, Washington, homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including those recognized today as the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and the Nisqually and Squaxin Indian Tribes. We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water, and to their ancestors.

Duties Include

• Provides technical assistance and timely updates to YCCTPP staff and contractors regarding policy, system, and environmental change related activities/issues. This essential function will require in-person and virtual engagement and meetings with partners.
• Participates in and provides subject matter expertise on commercial tobacco and retail/recreational cannabis policy issues and other PSE-related activities to the YCCTPP practice collaborative.
• Monitors local, state, and federal legislation that may affect YCCTPP efforts.
• Leads the planning and implementation of policy-related activities for identified DP20-2001 National and State Tobacco Control Program, CDC funded work plan strategies and activities addressing the prevention of initiation and use of commercial tobacco products among youth and young adults. In collaboration with the Evaluation Coordinator, participate in all related evaluation efforts.
• Collaborates with PCH Policy and other leadership staff in their review, analysis, and tracking of proposed legislation, rules, fiscal proposals, and other policy actions that impact organizations or persons in the areas of commercial tobacco and retail/recreational cannabis.
• Provides feedback and technical subject matter expertise to YCCTPP managers in the development of proposals, including proposed rules, legislation, and supporting documents.
• Monitors the implementation of commercial tobacco and retail/recreational cannabis policies.

What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate demonstrates resilience to model outward behaviors including seeing people like ourselves whose goals, objectives, needs, and challenges matter.
Required Qualifications

• Option 1: Four (4) or more years in policy related work, including policy development, decision maker engagement, advocacy, AND experience working in policy, systems, and environmental change strategies and activities.

OR

• Option 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, behavioral health, health education, public administration or related field from an accredited academic institution AND three (3) years of professional management or consultation experience in tobacco prevention and control or chronic disease prevention, including at least one (1) year of experience in the development and implementation of commercial tobacco and/or marijuana or substance abuse disorders prevention related policy initiatives.

AND

• Knowledge of the components of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and control program, and current evidence based and promising strategies.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, including community-leaders, public health professionals, policymakers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to effectively give and receive technical program information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences; ability to write and develop documents for use by public health professionals, policy makers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to define a project, create a plan, and successfully implement it within a timeline.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and supporting webinars, conference calls, and training sessions with partners and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with state contract management.
• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, behavioral health, health education, public administration or related field from an accredited academic institution
• Experience with policy, systems, and environmental change related activities.

Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume.
• Three (3) or more professional references included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have managed or led.

Important Note: Do not attach documents that are not requested in the Application Process. Please ensure that the documents that are attached are not
password protected or contain a
photo or
private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.). Documents not requested will not be reviewed.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
As stated in Governor's Proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.
This position requires an onsite/in-person presence. A medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate cannot be accommodated at this time. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or adjust typically scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel occasionally, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days in/or out of state.
• Must be willing to participate in emergency response activities and when Agency Coordination Center is activated.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact Kristina Cox at [email protected] or
(360) 236-4152, TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages).
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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Education and experience selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.

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