Public Health Division Equity Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

06/02/2025

Application Deadline:

06/22/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$9,370.00 - $14,494.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Health Division Equity Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Public Health Division Equity Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

The Public Health Division (PHD) Equity Director provides visionary leadership to drive health equity and cultural responsiveness across the Oregon Health Authority and the broader public health system. This key role leads the development and execution of strategic equity plans that align with Oregon’s commitment to eliminating health inequities by 2030.

You will guide all PHD programs to ensure equity is integrated into every decision, process, and outcome. Working closely with communities most impacted by health inequities, you’ll co-create solutions that advance the State Health Improvement Plan, Healthier Together Oregon, setting clear milestones and goals to inform funding and resource allocation.

As a strategic leader, you will manage a team of equity managers and analysts embedded throughout the PHD, fostering collaboration with internal divisions like OHA’s Equity and Inclusion Division, the Community Partner Outreach Program, and the Department of Human Services’ Office of Equity and Multicultural Services. Together, you will champion a unified, agency-wide approach to dismantle health inequities.

Additional qualifications, duties and responsibilities are included in the position description.

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.

• Five years of management experience; OR
• two years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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.

• Ethical and Transparent Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead with transparency, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
• Expertise in Addressing Systemic Health Disparities - Proven experience in reducing systemic health disparities among marginalized and rural populations, as well as strong analytical skills to identify and address root causes of racial and ethnic health inequities.
• Understanding of Systemic Racism and Social Determinants of Health - Proven knowledge of systemic racism and how social determinants shape health outcomes.
• Commitment to Challenging Institutional Inequities - Demonstrated ability to identify and challenge institutional and systemic inequities within public health systems.
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Leadership - Proven emotional intelligence and empathetic leadership that fosters team collaboration and learning.
• Systems-Level Thinking - Skilled in systems-level thinking and identifying root causes of health inequities.
• Trust and Credibility Building - Demonstrated success building trust and credibility specifically with historically underserved communities.
• Strategic Planning Aligned with Equity Priorities - Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with equity priorities.

Preference Statement:

Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated experience working directly with communities in Oregon, particularly in areas such as public health, nonprofit organizations, social services, and other directly related fields.

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

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, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

• 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, management service PHD Equity Director (Classification: Public Health Administrator 1) position based in Portland, Oregon.
• The position is hybrid, with potential work at the Salem and/or Portland OHA offices, including both within and outside Oregon, with schedules and hybrid arrangements to be mutually agreed upon between the selected candidate and hiring manager. 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 Talent Acquisition Consultant, Amber Hurtienne at: amber.l.hurtienne2@oha.oregon.gov | 503-507-2696.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities. 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. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized 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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.