Tobacco Policy Specialist (Program Analyst 3)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention section is seeking a Tobacco Policy Specialist (Program Analyst 3). In this role, you will assess and recommend program priorities that advance state objectives and align with funding requirements, while developing policies and procedures that support the mission of OHA-PHD and comply with federal guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products. As a Tobacco Policy Specialist, you will develop legislative concepts and policy recommendations that address chronic disease prevention and major risk factors, focusing on tobacco use and exposure. You will also provide strategic coordination to Local Public Health Authorities on the enforcement of state laws and the development, implementation, and enforcement of local policies related to chronic disease prevention and tobacco control. Although this position supports a variety of policy initiatives, its primary focus is on tobacco policy—specifically technical policy development, analysis, and enforcement of the Indoor Clean Air Act. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant statewide impact through effective policy leadership and collaborative public health efforts.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
• Relevant knowledge and experience may include work in program development, program administration, program evaluation, building collaborative partnerships, and cultivating effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building collaborative relationships with state agencies; members of local, state, and national agencies; community organizations; employers; partners; and the public.
• Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing state policies to address program strategies and goals with local governments and community-based organizations.
• Experience overseeing and monitoring budgets, contracts, licensing, or certification programs.
• Experience working with regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience managing public health related projects and grants.
• Experience recommending program guidelines, policies, administrative rules, priorities, and strategies for public health or health care systems.
• Experience understanding, interpreting, communicating, and applying laws, rules, statutes, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend program priorities that advance state objectives and align with funding requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures that support the mission of OHA-PHD and comply with federal guidance.
• Develop legislative concepts and policy recommendations that address chronic disease prevention and major risk factors, focusing on tobacco use and exposure.
• Provide strategic coordination to Local Public Health Authorities on the enforcement of state laws and the development, implementation, and enforcement of local policies related to chronic disease prevention and tobacco control.
• Technical policy development, analysis, and enforcement of the Indoor Clean Air Act.

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