Safety, Security, and Facilities Strategic Partner

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Department is seeking a dedicated, skilled, and collaborative Safety, Security, and Facilities Strategic Partner for its Director’s Office Operations team. The role partners strategically with Department and Division leaders, program managers and staff, security contractors, Workplace Security, and other partners. It reports to the Health Department’s Deputy Director of Operations and works with programs across the Department and County. Areas of work include building operations, strategic initiatives, safety and security, operational communications, IT, and facilities planning and management. In collaboration with County Workplace Security, the position leads and supports its projects and initiatives within the Health Department and develops department-specific policies and practices aligned with County policy. In partnership with the Department of County Assets, Facilities Division, the role supports the smooth operation of more than 35 buildings where Health programs are located. The position is expected to center equity in policy, practice, and service, advancing the Health Department’s racial equity value and mission to reduce health disparities. The role leads department-wide workplace safety and security initiatives, including strategic analysis, policy development, technology innovation testing, and process improvement. It facilitates the Safety and Security Management Advisory Committee, administers and analyzes safety surveys, reviews industry trends and best practices, and provides actionable recommendations to senior leadership. It also offers expert guidance, investigates complaints, resolves sensitive security matters, and represents the Department on cross-departmental committees. The position partners with County Facilities and senior managers to plan and implement the Health Department’s strategic facilities plan across more than 35 locations. It tracks space optimization, coordinates building infrastructure work to meet community needs and comply with County policies and occupancy standards, and applies an equity lens when assessing project and space impacts. It also organizes staff who support Department operations, liaises with countywide programs and initiatives, escalates confidential workforce security or safety matters, supports budget and grant and contract actions, and communicates financial and operational impacts to leadership. The role promotes a work culture of safety, trust, and belonging, free of discrimination and harassment. This is a salaried, non-represented, exempt position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible). The position is based onsite at the Gladys McCoy Building, with less than 50% telework, a designation that may change. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. County employees may be reassigned to emergency response roles during community emergencies.

Requirements

Three to six years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Oregon Driver’s License.
Applicants must reside in Oregon or Washington.
Submit a completed online application, resume describing related experience and training, and cover letter addressing interest and how experience and skills meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience planning, managing, and evaluating complex operational projects, including researching, analyzing, and implementing safety and security best practices and technology innovations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep Department leadership, project sponsors, cross-departmental partners, and staff informed about operational changes and safety updates.
Demonstrated competency integrating a racial equity lens into project goal-setting, policy creation, and decision-making to advance health equity and reduce health disparities.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and administer department-wide safety and security initiatives, including strategic analysis, policy development, technology innovation testing, and process improvement.
Lead and facilitate the Safety and Security Management Advisory Committee.
Administer and analyze safety surveys, assess industry trends and best practices, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Provide expert guidance on safety issues, investigate complaints, resolve confidential or sensitive security matters, and represent the Department on cross-departmental committees.
Partner with County Facilities and senior managers to plan, manage, and implement the Health Department strategic facilities plan across more than 35 building locations.
Track and monitor space optimization to maximize County-owned space utilization and minimize leased-facility costs.
Coordinate with County Facilities to ensure building infrastructure meets community needs and complies with County policies and occupancy standards.
Apply an equity lens when evaluating facilities projects and space optimization impacts for internal and external customers.
Direct and organize staff who support Health Department operations.
Serve as a liaison to countywide programs and initiatives on behalf of leadership, reporting impacts and next steps to the Department.
Respond to and escalate confidential matters involving workforce security or safety to Department leadership.
Inform and support program budget development, grant and contract actions, and communication of financial and operational impacts to leadership.
Center equity in daily practices and foster a work culture of safety, trust, and belonging, free of discrimination and harassment.
Partner with County Workplace Security to lead and support its projects and initiatives in the Health Department, and develop department-specific policies and practices aligned with County policy.
Promote equity and support the Department’s mission to reduce health disparities.