Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$100,263.48 - $150,395.49 Annual
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
July 02, 2024
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
UPDATE: Please note this position has been updated to reflect the correct Division Director 1 salary range ($108,284.65 - $ 162,428.51 Annually).
Multnomah County Health Department is driven by a vision of creating a healthier, more resilient society through accessible and effective mental health and addiction services. We are seeking a visionary leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health services in our community as the Behavioral Health Deputy Director of Operations. This executive-level position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional operational and interpersonal skills, who can drive growth, financial sustainability, and quality care while upholding the Behavioral Health Division's mission and values.
As the Behavioral Health Deputy Director of Operations, your duties will include:
Executive Leadership and Direction

• Inspire and lead the Behavioral Health Division to achieve high levels of performance, quality, accountability, and excellence.
• Serve as acting Director when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of business operations and decision-making.
• Develop and implement division goals, strategies, and county/state initiatives.
• Oversee personnel administration, recruitment, retention, and performance management.
• Mitigate fiscal, legal, strategic, contractual, and personnel risks.
• Represent the County in response to media inquiries and legislative sessions.
• Champion workforce equity and model a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.

Financial Management and Procurements

• Develop, administer, and monitor the Behavioral Health Division's budgets.
• Oversee financial performance and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial information to make programmatic recommendations to Senior Leadership.
• Identify new revenue sources and explore business opportunities.
• Authorize and oversee procurements, contracting practices, and expenditures in collaboration with the Division Director.

Policy and Program Development

• Lead the establishment and pursuit of strategic goals, objectives, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee policy and procedure development.
• Manage the planning, development, and implementation of programs engaged with the legal system, infrastructure, budget and hiring practices for new programs and projects.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and regulations.
• Analyze data and community needs to drive program design and improvement.

Daily Operations and Supervision

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily business operations and administrative functions of Behavioral Health Division.
• Resolve conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
• Provide consultation to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Supervise direct reports, evaluate performance, and provide feedback.
• Establish program priorities and direct resource utilization.

External Relationships and Board Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with County Departments, business and community leaders, City/State Agencies, Coordinated Care Organizations, local health care systems (such as Providence, Legacy, OHSU,) and other Safety Net providers.
• Represent the Behavioral Health Division at professional organizations and public events.
• Maintain constructive media relations.
• Keep the County Chair, Board of County Commissioners and Health Department Director informed of key issues and events.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
Education/Training: Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Other:

• Valid Driver's license.
• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Preferred Qualifications: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
• Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences, conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings.
• Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
• Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
• Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.
1. A completed online application.
2. An uploaded Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
3. An uploaded Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday.

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, trial service, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
  
  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the "Career" section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the "Resume/Cover Letter" section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• Do not click the "Submit" button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This non-represented position is not eligible for overtime
Type: Non-Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated "hybrid telework", meaning you may be required to come into the office or visit a location in the community on occasion, with the option of working remotely (from home) some of the time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other states.
Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Andrea Archuleta
Email:
andrea.j.archuleta@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 9887472 x87472
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9601 - Division Director 1