Behavioral Health Rules Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)

Initial Posting Date:

05/15/2025

Application Deadline:

05/27/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Rules Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Behavioral Health Rules Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)

Are you passionate about Oregon and Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) goal to provide transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives based in the mission to eliminate health inequities?

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) of OHA is seeking an individual with experience supporting operational units by evaluating program operations or administrative systems, planning improvements and implementing changes in policy, procedures or rules.

In this position your will administratively support BHD staff in developing temporary and permanent Behavioral Health rules by:

• Acting as the primary resource person and technical advisor administrative rulemaking activity.
• Develop, review, and revise the policies and procedures that guide operations and process by evaluating rules, policies, and procedures for discrepancies and redundancy, and draft revisions and recommendations.
• Compile and analyze written comments from meetings to draw conclusions, prepare anticipated questions, summarize, propose action, coordinate responses, and distribute final reports.
• Coordinate, schedule, and direct the rulemaking filing process.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience supporting operational units by evaluating program operations or administrative systems, developing and recommending changes in policy, procedures, or rules.

The above experience can be substituted with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science.

An associates will substitute for 18 months experience.

Some certifications may substitute for 6 months of experience.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record or provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation for in-person meetings throughout the state as needed.
• Can demonstrate use computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter or compile data, or process information, including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook skillset.
• Organizational and time management skills, with sudden and immediate deadlines, and frequent interruptions; and demonstrated experience coordinating schedules, meeting group deadlines, and project coordination.
• Strong written and oral communication with an ability to explain complex ideas, technical instructions and training, and present reports and recommendations to varying audiences.
• Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or information facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts, and identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making and establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Experience reviewing or developing policies and procedures to recommend change to leadership.
• Capability to work overtime during special projects and legislative sessions.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone. For this position, we are seeking someone with experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for one full-time, permanent position that is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services. We may utilize this announcement to fill additional positions. This position is based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a HYBRID position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.
• For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.