All Hazards Planner (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Security Preparedness & Response (HSPR) section is seeking a dedicated and analytically skilled All-Hazards Planner to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development, review, and revision of statewide public health emergency response plans that support Oregon’s ability to mitigate, respond to, and recover from all-hazards emergency events. Working under the direction of the HSPR Planning Chief and alongside the HSPR Planning Team, you will play a central role in strengthening Oregon’s emergency preparedness systems. As the All-Hazards Planner, you will collaborate with preparedness partners and subject matter experts across federal, state, and local levels—integrating state-level planning with the work of local health departments, health systems, Public Health Division Programs, and key federal and non-governmental organizations. This position requires strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex emergency systems and resource assessments into actionable planning updates. The role involves access to sensitive and classified information from public and private sector agencies engaged in healthcare, pre-hospital services, and public health continuity planning. Your expertise will support gap analyses and guide updates to statewide plans and procedures, including Oregon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Plan and Mult-Year Integrated Preparedness and Training Plan.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• Relevant knowledge and experience may include work in areas such as policy analysis, legislative coordination, operational research and evaluation, and project management.
• Evaluating agency policies and operations.
• Developing and implementing policy and legislative proposals.
• Conducting organizational research to improve programs, systems, and services.
• Leading strategic planning efforts.
• Managing complex projects from design through implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or certification in assessing exercises, real-world incidents, programs, services, and policies.
• Proven ability to lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing refinement of statewide emergency plans.
• Broad understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
• Capacity to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving environments such as emergency operations centers or field response settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in supporting strategic planning efforts, resource allocation, and coordination of personnel.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in decision-making.
• Innovative problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret information to resolve complex or less clearly defined planning challenges.
• More years of experience and meeting more of the desired attributes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and revision of statewide public health emergency response plans.
• Integrate state-level planning with the work of local health departments, health systems, Public Health Division Programs, and key federal and non-governmental organizations.
• Collaborate with preparedness partners and subject matter experts across federal, state, and local levels.
• Translate complex emergency systems and resource assessments into actionable planning updates.
• Support gap analyses and guide updates to statewide plans and procedures, including Oregon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Plan and Mult-Year Integrated Preparedness and Training Plan.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level