Project Manager (MA5) – DOH7419

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Behavioral Health (OHP), this is a full-time, project Management Analyst 5 (MA5) position residing within Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), in the Office of Health Professions. This project position is currently funded through June 30, 2025.

Make a difference.

As a Project Manager (MA5) you will:

• Manage specialized statewide program activities exercising oversight in the roles and responsibilities assigned to Commission, Boards, Committees, and Secretary professions; developing and implementing health policies and procedures; and providing program expertise for development of interpretive statements and rule and legislation review.
• Undertake the execution of project management, consultation, and leadership for implementation of legislation relating to increasing the trained behavioral health workforce.
• Engage with internal and external partners to implement the legislation and create rule and policy to establish the new professions and requirements.
• Serve as an agency wide authority on issues of high visibility, complexity, sensitivity related to RCWs, WACs, commission, board, committee, secretary professions, and department policies and procedures and has the authority to act on behalf of the department and OHP.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the project manager for implementation of 1724, legislation to increase the trained behavioral health workforce.
• Consistently monitoring and reporting on progress of projects to internal and external partners, including agency executives, other agencies, public officials and others affected by projects.
• Supervising project staff.

Join a great team and lead us into the future

The Health System Quality Assurance division help prevent injuries, develop health systems, and improve patient safety by working closely with communities and local health partners. Our over 500 employees regulate and support more than 463,000 health professionals in 83 health professions and 11,000 health groups and programs. Learn more about what we do on our external site.

This position works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington by implementing HB1724, increasing the trained behavioral health (BH) workforce. This project manager position works under administrative direction to ensure effective direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of public policy and strategy projects.

The duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities, as needed, specifically for in-person commission, board, and committee meetings. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval. This would need to be a conversation between the hiring supervisor and the incumbent.

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About us

The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement to re-energize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives.

We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.

Learn more about our Transformational Plan.

We are happy to offer

• One of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation, and more.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Accrue 14 to 25 days of annual leave and 96 hours of sick leave per year.
• A wellness program offers education, healthy food access, and fitness classes.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
• Access to the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

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. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

Note: Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

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  Option 1: Seven (7) or more experience in project management, business operations and/or business policy development, which includes experience managing complex projects involving multiple staff and partners.

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  Option 2: A bachelor’s degree of higher; AND three (3) or more years of experience in project management; which includes experience managing or coordinating complex projects involving multiple staff and partners; managing business operations, and/or business policy development.

AND,

• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management techniques and tools.
• Experience using MS Excel or MS Project to develop and share project plans, task lists, Gantt charts, and project tracking systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Certification.
• LEAN Certification.

Application Process

Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

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  A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Attachments: Please only include items listed above. Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, transcripts, certificates, samples of work etc., or private information (which includes, but it not limited social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must 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 birth year.

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, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Danielle Dahm at (360) 485-2562, Danielle.Dahm@doh.wa.gov, or 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).

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

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  Work a full-time 40-hour, 5 day work week, but willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include weekends and holidays during the annual legislative session and at other times to meet critical deadlines may be required. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor’s approval.
• Be available and readily accessible to other program managers, to licensing, disciplinary, rule/policy staff, and members of the public.
• Occasionally travel, alone or with another person, for meetings/conferences, which may include overnight stays.
• Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.

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Supplemental Information

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/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.