[blindlaw] WA State Dept. of Health Director of Legal Services (WMS Band 3) - (DOH2499) job announcement

[Nightingale, Noel]

Link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=984983

Text:
State of Washington
Dept. of Health
invites applications for the position of:
Director of Legal Services (WMS Band 3) - (DOH2499)

SALARY:  $80,892.00 - $103,524.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 10/13/14

CLOSING DATE: 11/02/14 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

The Washington State Department of Health, Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) - Office of Legal Services (OLS) is searching for an innovative and collaborative legal professional with leadership competencies to fill the position of Director of Legal Services.

The Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance's vision is to be the leader in patient safety, prevention, and health system development. HSQA is responsible for overseeing the Washington State's health care delivery system which includes licensing and regulating approximately 400,000 health care professionals and 7,000 facilities. We work closely with communities and local health partners to build strong health systems and prevention programs across the state to help communities have access to quality health care and emergency medical services.

The Director of Legal Services leads an office of 42 committed professionals focused on assuring patient safety, public health, and access to quality health care for everyone in the state of Washington.  Legal services are provided under the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Health and the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

We are looking for candidates who are excited about:

* Energizing others to generate support for changes that promote and enhance patient safety and access to health care.

* Leading a team of diverse professionals with a budget of approximately $7 million.

* Providing quality legal services with statewide impacts.

* Effectively influencing state and federal agencies; industry associations, boards, and commissions; legislators; and executive management to achieve strategic goals.

* Making recommendations on issues that threaten public health safety.

* Evaluating performance and making decisions to improve and enhance deliverables and outcomes.


To learn more about the position and to view the complete position description, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/9400/DOH2499_-_PDF.doc.

To learn more about HSQA, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/HealthSystemsQualityAssurance

Agency Profile

The Washington State Department of Health works with federal, state, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe.  Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies.  DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource.  We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions.  We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce.  To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.

About Washington State and the City of Tumwater

Within Washington's boundaries, one can find oceans, rain forests, mountains, and deserts.  For the outdoor enthusiast, the options for recreation are almost limitless and include skiing, backpacking, and camping.  Eastern Washington offers a dry, semiarid climate and is a gateway to spectacular wilderness areas in northern and central Idaho, northeastern Washington, and Canada.  Access to large bodies of both fresh and salt water offer the boating, sailing, and windsurfing enthusiast boundless opportunity.  The state also boasts some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire country.

Washington is viewed as a progressive and innovative state where people are outgoing and friendly.  Seattle, Washington's largest city is located on Elliott Bay, one of the West Coast's most picturesque natural ports.  State residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by natural beauty, a mild year-round climate, and an international atmosphere.

The City of Tumwater is located at the southern tip of Puget Sound.  The rugged Olympic Mountains rise in the distance and Mount Rainier seems close enough to touch on a clear day.  Tumwater is just south of our state capitol, the City of Olympia.  To learn more about the City of Tumwater, visit http://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/, and to learn more about the Olympia and the Thurston County area, visit http://www.thurstonchamber.com/.

Candidate Profile

The Washington State Department of Health is most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following qualifications:

* A Juris Doctorate degree.

* Active membership, in good standing, with the Washington State Bar Association.

* Five (5) or more years of relevant management experience in all of the following areas:

o Supervision or management of staff providing legal services.

o Working within a state regulatory framework and participating in the legislative process.

o Effectively leading and directing a group of managers and professionals.

o Directing the development of necessary legislation, budgets, and application of resources.

o Leading process and improvement activities, resulting in improved service, efficiency, or cost savings.

o Executive level experience analyzing and developing legislation, policies, rules and regulations within a government agency.

* Demonstrated leadership competencies in the following areas:



o Ethical conduct by being honest, forthright, and professional in all interactions.

o Self-awareness, self-management and continual growth and learning.

o Developing relationships quickly and managing at all levels in the organization.

o Ability to build rapport with others and develop and facilitate teamwork within different functional areas.

o Engaging staff, developing teams and collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

o Creating a culture of respect, effective communication, continual learning and improvement.

o Influencing managers and staff to achieve positive outcomes and strengthen relationships.

o Ability to prioritize, consider alternatives, and respond quickly and effectively to unexpected and rapidly changing conditions.

o Interpersonal awareness and the ability to be inclusive.

o Organizational and political awareness.

o Cultural and gender sensitivity and competency.

Compensation

This position reports to the Assistant Secretary of the Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance and falls under the Washington Management Services (WMS) guidelines.  To learn more about WMS visit, http://www.dop.wa.gov/CompClass/Management/Pages/WashingtonManagementService2.aspx.

The annual range of compensation is between $80,892 and $103,524, depending upon qualifications.

Washington State offers a full benefits package including vacation and sick leave, family medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement, and a deferred compensation, visit http://www.dop.wa.gov/CompClass/JobClassesSalaries/Pages/Benefits.aspx.

The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle at doh.wa.gov<mailto:Linda.Riggle at doh.wa.gov>, or TDD Relay at 7-1-1.

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:

1. A current detailed applicant profile; and attach your detailed Letter of Interest that addresses the elements in the "Candidate Profile" and Resume to your profile.
2. Five (5) or more professional references, to be included in your profile.  Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and subordinate.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

  * Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.





Director of Legal Services (WMS Band 3) - (DOH2499) Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. SELECT ONE: How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  a. DOH Employment site
b. DOH Employee
c. Careers.wa.gov site
d. Employment Security/WorkSource
e. APHA - Public Health CareerMart
f. Friend or Acquaintance
g. Job Fair - if selected, answer Question 2
h. Other - if selected, answer Question 2

  2. If you selected "g" or "h" to Question 1: LIST where you learned about this employment opportunity and if it was a Job Fair, the date you attended. (Examples: Job Fair - JBLM, June 30, 2013; OR, Indeed.com; OR, The Journal of Commerce, etc.)



* Required Question