Universal Health Plan Governance Board Executive Director

Do you want to ensure that everyone in Oregon gets the health care we need? Do you want to work with a team to provide innovation solutions to complex problems? Do you want to be on the cutting edge of health care reform? Apply today!

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

Here’s what you will do:

As the Executive Director, you will oversee the operations, research, and support to the Universal Health Plan Governance Board in carrying out its statutorily mandated duties. The position will plan, organize, staff, direct, coordinate, record, and budget the work of the Board. The Executive Director will also help coordinate meetings of the Board and help facilitate the Board’s completion of statutorily mandated annual reports to the Oregon legislature.

In support of the Board, the Executive Director will procure and manage contractors (as needed) and supervise two staff members: one permanent full-time Administrative Specialist 2 position to support the Executive Director in conducting Board administrative tasks and facilitating meetings, and one permanent full-time Operations and Policy Analyst 4 position to assist the Executive Director with contract administration, legal research and data collection. The Executive Director will also coordinate with the Oregon Health Authority on federal waivers, impacted programs, and policy development.

Collectively, the team will collect data and conduct research to assist the Board in developing a plan that meets the requirements set out in SB 1089 to finance and administer a Universal Health Plan for Oregon.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience

OR

• Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Requested Skills:

• Experience developing short and long-range plans for a work unit and monitoring progress toward achieving goals.

• Experience identifying and implementing changes to existing policies and procedures when required by legislative direction and/or administrative rulemaking.

• Experience evaluating programs and developing new and improved procedures to create operational efficiencies and increased employee performance.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles for different audiences.

• Experience with a public board is preferred, but not required

• Relevant health care policy is preferred, but not required

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

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Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-378-3200.

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.  For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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