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Business Operations and Finance Director (PEME) Limited Duration (24 months)

Business Operations and Finance Director (PEME) Limited Duration (24 months)

REQ-53482
Close date: 1/20/2021
Salary: $6,132.00 - $9,485.00
Location: Portland, Oregon

This is a full-time, limited duration opportunity and/or a job rotation opportunity for current State of Oregon employees. This position is management services, supervisory and is not represented by a union.

Limited duration positions are benefit eligible positions with a designated maximum length of service. This position is expected to last through December 1, 2022; however, it could end at any time or be extended.

NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required to be attached to your application.

For your application to be considered, you must apply at the following link:
Applications submitted through 3rd party websites will not be reviewed.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) together have launched a new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU). The CRRU is recruiting for one (1) Business Operations and Finance Director located in Portland, Oregon.

What will you do?
As the Business Operations and Finance Director, you will provide leadership and direction, for the development and implementation of diverse and complicated components of the overall budget and business operations for the CRRU. This includes overseeing financial operations of 13 distinct programs and a biennial budget of $450 million and 320 positions. You will work directly with the Health Authority, Department of Human Services, Department of Administrative Services, Chief Financial Office, and the Legislative Fiscal Office to provide budget and fiscal impact information on CRRU programs.

What's in it for you?
The Covid-19 Response and Recovery Unit 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 offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are an experienced public health program manager with extensive grant management experience, apply today.

What are we looking for?
Requested Skills

  • Minimum requirements: Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation OR Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management OR Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.
  • In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
  • Extensive knowledge of budget management principles and techniques, including budgeting and cost-benefit analysis; methods and techniques of contract administration and procurement procedures.
  •  Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and systems of fiscal management and governmental budgeting and finance, to include financial forecasting and the analysis of financial data.
  • Skill to prepare and present highly complex technical and policy material and issues to non­-specialists.
  • Ability to formulate fiscal and budget policy and strategies required to meet legislative direction and agency priorities.
  • Skill to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
  • Skill to communicate effectively with regulatory bodies, individuals and groups from different socioeconomic backgrounds with divergent needs and points of view; to gain consensus among conflicting individuals and groups; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
  • Experience establishing, long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
  • Leadership skills in a fast-changing environment.
  • Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to Apply
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