Director, Office of Drinking Water (WMS Band 3) - (DOH3080)

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Director, Office of Drinking Water (WMS Band 3) - (DOH3080)

Salary

$87,528.00 - $112,056.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

DOH3080

Department

Dept. of Health

Division

Environmental Public Health (EPH)

Opening Date

01/27/2016

Closing Date

6/16/2016 10:20 AM Pacific

Description

NOTE:  This recruitment has been extended to invite additional applicants to apply.  Applicants who applied prior to February 16, 2016, NEED NOT REAPPLY.  The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. 

The Washington State Department of Health – Division of Environmental Public Health is searching for an innovative and collaborative environmental public health leader to fill the position of Director, Office of Drinking Water.
 
Reporting to the Assistant Secretary for the Division of Environmental Public Health, the Director of the Office of Drinking Water is responsible for the direct management and oversight of the state's drinking water program that regulates over 4,200 Group A and 13,000 Group B public water systems.  S/he oversees the work of a field operations team in three regional offices, and four sections in Tumwater covering multiple statewide programs and service areas.  This position is responsible for a staff of 105 which includes 4 direct reports.  The Director is accountable for ensuring accurate and adequate development and management of the office's entire operating and capital budget, requiring a high degree of performance, strategic and financial planning and financial management oversight. The operating budget is as follows:
  • Budget:  $12.1M, annual operating budget
  • Grants:  16 Federal Grants
  • Fees:  $2.8 Million in permit, certification waiver and surcharge fees.
  • Contracts:  76 interagency agreements and contracts.
  • $1.2 million for salary, benefits, goods & services, contracts and equipment carried out at the agency level and DIRM for IT services.
The Director provides leadership and strategically plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the Office to achieve results in carrying out the office's mission and retaining the department's primacy agreement with U.S. EPA.  S/he is responsible for defining and assessing the activities of the state public drinking water system program.  This position assures that drinking water rules and policies meet all state and federal requirements, and that the program is carried out consistently and in ways that minimize human illnesses and exposure to contaminants in the environment - from source to tap. These efforts are directed at a wide variety of stakeholders including other state, federal, and local agencies, tribes, legislators, relevant water-related interest groups and the public in order to take actions that reduce human exposure to harmful contaminants in drinking water.
 
The Director is also responsible to ensure a 24/7 immediate response to any real or potential drinking water emergency, and be positioned to address emerging issues that threaten the public safety or public perception of drinking water safety
 
To learn more about the position and to view the complete position description, visit:  http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/9400/DOH3080_-_Position_Description.doc.
 
To learn more about the Office of Drinking Water, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater.   
 
Agency Profile
 
The Washington State Department of Health works with federal, state, tribal, 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

For this role the Washington State Department of Health seeks a credible, unifying leader who is committed to innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
 
The Director must be comfortable with and competent in working with complex, sensitive and publicly visible public health issues involving a wide variety of stakeholders and partners.  The ideal candidate will encourage and sustain strong strategic partnerships with state agencies, local health jurisdictions, communities, public partners, tribes, and the regulated community to maintain a responsive and effective approach to ensuring safe and reliable drinking water. The Department is most interested in candidates who are excited about:   
 
  • Finding new ways to engage and support the regulated community on ensuring safe and reliable drinking water.
  • Building and sustaining strong, strategic partnerships that support resolution of complex, sensitive and publicly visible environmental public health issues. 
  • Creating and nurturing a performance-based culture that supports efforts to accomplish the organizational goals and mission.
And, who meet or exceed the following DESIRED qualifications:    
  • A Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a closely allied is preferred.
  • Five (5) or more years of progressive experience leading and managing environmental or environmental health program which includes demonstrated experience using both regulatory and technical assistance approaches.
  • Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership competencies in the following areas:
    • Know yourself – Demonstrates self-awareness, self-management and continual growth and learning.
    • Understand Others – Demonstrates interpersonal awareness and the ability to be inclusive.
    • See the Whole – Demonstrated organizational and political awareness, relationship building skills, and effective decisions making.
    • Create an Environment of Success – Demonstrates the ability to integrate performance leadership into program activities, provide coaching and mentoring for improved success, provide personalize recognition and celebrate successes, and displays characteristics of interpersonal influence.
    • Model the Way – Demonstrates ethics and integrity, consistently walking their talk.
    • Technical Knowledge – Extensive knowledge of public and environmental health principles.
    • Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills; facilitation, negotiation, and meeting management.
    • Management – Highly skilled in leading, coaching, and directing staff; conflict resolution; effective prioritization skills; management several complex programs, issues, and projects simultaneously; and strong interpersonal and external environment interaction and collaboration skills.
Compensation 

This position reports to the Assistant Secretary, 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 $87,528 to $112,056, 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 (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer.  DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful.  It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.  Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 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.

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

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