Job Description
Job Summary JOB SUMMARY Benton County is seeking a creative and dynamic Population Health Improvement (Healthy Communities) Manager to join the Public Health leadership team. This position oversees an array of innovative programs at the leading edge of Oregon Public Health Modernization including tobacco, alcohol, and other drug prevention, mental health promotion & prevention, built environment, food security, community epidemiology, health communications, health equity, and outreach & engagement. In addition, it supports the advancement of Health-In-All-Actions approaches across the entire organization in collaboration with other County departments and a wide range of community partner organizations. This position will work to develop and disseminate forward-looking solutions to current and emerging health challenges while engaging multi-functional, cross-sector teams. It works with internal and external partners to identify and address health risks and evidence-based prevention practices, public policy, systems integration, and support an infrastructure for advanced statistics and data analytics, data-driven decision making, and production of population health plans and reports. for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position. First review of applications will be January 9, 2024. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
BENEFITS Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of:
- $96,194.59 - $131,175.20
- This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
- Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
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The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Information Technology, Public Health, Health Administration, Health Communications or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position; AND
- 5 years of relevant work experience related to health equity, health promotion and prevention, population health improvement, health communication and engagement, or health policy; AND
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.
An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Preferred qualifications - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Information Technology, Public Health, Health Administration, Health Communications or a field of study related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Experience in health communications; advanced statistics and data analytics; local and/or state policy development; leading and supervising teams greater than 3.
- English/Spanish bilingual preferred (speaking and writing)
Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Sara Hartstein, Public Health Division Director Benton County Health Services Telephone: 541-766-6250 sara.hartstein@bentoncountyor.gov Working & Living in Benton County Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.” Working at Benton County Living in Benton County
How to Apply - To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information - This is a FLSA exempt position.
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA. * Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. Helpful links and contact information Learn more about webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you. Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County. Benefits Package Details
- Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
- Have benefits questions?
01 Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
02 How many years of experience do you have performing one or more essential functions of this position?
- 3 years or less
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years or more
- No experience
03 How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, or discipline, etc.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
04 Please describe how your combination of education and experience makes you an ideal candidate for this position.
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