Deputy Director, Center for Health Statistics (CHS) DOH8950

Deputy Director, Center for Health Statistics (CHS) DOH8950

Salary

$120,060.00 - $139,572.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

DOH8950

Department

Dept. of Health

Division

Disease Control and Health Statistics (DCHS)

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Deputy Director, Center for Health Statistics (CHS)

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with scheduled onsite work at our DOH facility in Tumwater, WA, approximately 3 days a week.

The Opportunity

As the Deputy Director for the Center for Health Statistics (CHS), you will provide executive leadership for the Washington State Department of Healths Center for Health Statistics, overseeing the operations, strategy, and continuous improvement of one of the states most critical public health data programs. You will also carry out the responsibilities of the agency-appointed Deputy State Registrar while partnering with the Office Director to guide organizational strategy, operational excellence, and long-term planning.

In this role, you will lead office-wide operations, oversee policy and quality improvement initiatives, direct strategic investments in technology and data systems, and ensure the Center is positioned to meet future public health needs and national accreditation goals. Youll work across the agency and with local, Tribal, state, federal, and national partners to strengthen the systems that produce and protect vital records and other essential health data. The decisions you make help ensure Washington has accurate, secure, and reliable information that supports public health surveillance, legal documentation, healthcare planning, and services relied upon by millions of people throughout the state.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the statewide administration and operational oversight of Washingtons vital records system while serving as the Deputy State Registrar and acting on behalf of the State Registrar as authorized by law.
• Direct office-wide operations, strategic planning, fiscal management, policy development, and quality improvement to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable public health services.
• Guide long-term modernization of data systems, technology investments, and performance improvement initiatives that strengthen the reliability, security, and accessibility of critical public health information.
• Supervise leaders responsible for data systems, policy, and quality improvement, fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace focused on collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local health jurisdictions, Tribal governments, healthcare organizations, state and federal agencies, and national partners to advance statewide public health priorities.
• Lead continuity of operations planning, emergency preparedness, and organizational readiness to ensure essential public health services remain available during emergencies and public health responses.
• Advise executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, operational, fiscal, and strategic issues affecting the Center while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws governing vital records.
• Drive organizational excellence by advancing strategic priorities, performance management, accreditation readiness, Lean practices, and initiatives that strengthen equity, operational effectiveness, and employee engagement.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Lead a complex statewide organization with broad responsibility for strategy, operations, and organizational improvement.
• Shape the future of Washingtons vital records and public health data systems through innovation, technology, and long-term planning.
• Ensure the integrity of information that supports healthcare, legal identity, public health surveillance, and critical government services across Washington.
• Help strengthen a public health system that serves every community by improving access to reliable data, advancing operational excellence, and fostering equitable public service.

What You Bring:

You are an experienced public sector leader who enjoys solving complex organizational challenges and guiding high-performing teams through change. You build strong relationships across programs and organizations, communicate effectively with executive leaders and external partners, and make thoughtful decisions that balance operational needs, legal requirements, and long-term strategy. You value continuous improvement and use data to strengthen programs, develop people, and improve organizational performance. You are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and where collaboration, accountability, and service to the people of Washington guide every decision.

Minimum Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

• Option 1: Twelve (12) years of professional experience in public health, governmental systems, public policy, or health system leadership, including at least five (5) years in a leadership or senior advisory role involving supervising teams, managing public health programs, program budget, and fiscal operations, and leading policy, program, regulatory, and legislation development and implementation.
• Option 2: Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, health administration, or a closely related field, and eight (8) years of professional experience in public health, governmental systems, public policy, or health system leadership, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or senior advisory role involving supervising teams, managing public health programs, program budget, and fiscal operations, and leading policy, program, regulatory, or legislation development and implementation.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Experience developing and implementing programs or policies with a significant public health impact
• Experience supervising staff, including supervisors or other staff with independent management responsibilities
• Experience monitoring program budgets and developing budget proposals
• Experience managing or implementing quality improvement projects
• Experience overseeing or managing contracts and grant agreements, including identifying and acting when deliverables, requirements, or timelines are at risk or not met
• Experience managing or sponsoring IT system development or improvements
• Experience administering or overseeing a program governed by state or federal statute, rule, or regulation
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with organizations and community partners
• Experience developing and implementing engagement or communication strategies that support collaboration across organizations and community partners
• Experience analyzing complex issues, identifying risks or emerging challenges, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Experience contributing to continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity planning

PreferredQualifications

While these aren't required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

• Masters degree or higher in public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Experience working in a vital records office
• Experience using change management approaches or methodologies to support organizational or system-level change
• Experience leading or managing training development for public health programs
• Experience negotiating or navigating high-stakes discussions, conflict resolution, or facilitating dialogue among stakeholders
• Experience applying quality improvement methods such as Lean or other continuous improvement frameworks
• Experience supporting or leading an organizational accreditation or certification effort
• Experience supporting equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives within an organization
• Experience working with tribal governments, local health jurisdictions, or other governmental partners

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package through the State's Public Employees Benefits Board that supports you and your family's health, financial security, and work-life balance. You'll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you're living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.

About The Center for Health Statistics (CHS)

The Center for Health Statistics (CHS), within the Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics (DCHS), is where data becomes action. CHS manages Washingtons statewide vital records system and produces the reliable health statistics that help shape public health policy, support research, inform critical decisions, and improve the health of communities across the state. From birth and death records to population health data, the work of CHS provides the foundation for understanding and improving the health of Washingtonians.

About the Washington State Department of Health

Were nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting:

• This position is hybrid and will be required to be able to come into the office up to 3 days a week, depending on need. Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments.

Schedule:

• This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignment, and/or meeting business demands and deadlines, and/or during the annual legislative session]. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbents request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, conduct clinical investigations or consultations, or attend or provide training.
• When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools & Equipment:

• Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)
• This position requires reliable access to an internet connection sufficient to perform all job duties remotely.

Customer Interactions:

• Requires frequent contact with customers (agency managers, supervisors, employees, local health jurisdictions, legislators, governors office staff and other stakeholders.)

Other:

• This position is part of the Washington Management Service and is not represented by a union or covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
• This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We're committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won't be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click "Apply" to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder, Talent Acquisition Consultant/Recruiter at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOHxxxx in the subject.

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

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. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats 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 (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their 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. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

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.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency]

• Yes
• No

03

I have the following qualifications (select one):

• a. Twelve (12) years of professional experience in public health, governmental systems, public policy, or health system leadership, including at least five (5) years in a leadership or senior advisory role involving supervising teams, managing public health programs, program budget, and fiscal operations, and leading policy, program, regulatory, and legislation development and implementation.
• b. Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, health administration, or a closely related field, and eight (8) years of professional experience in public health, governmental systems, public policy, or health system leadership, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or senior advisory role involving supervising teams, managing public health programs, program budget, and fiscal operations, and leading policy, program, regulatory, or legislation development and implementation.
• c. None of the above.

04

How would you describe your experience developing and implementing programs or policies with a significant public health impact?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience developing or implementing public health programs or policies and have not performed this work as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have had limited exposure to developing or implementing public health programs or policies and have contributed to related work with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently developed and implemented public health programs or policies as a regular part of my job responsibilities and can successfully manage this work with minimal supervision.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led the development and implementation of high impact public health programs or policies with organization wide or statewide impact, established strategic direction, influenced executive decisions, or guided others in this work.

05

How would you describe your experience supervising staff, including supervisors or other staff with independent management responsibilities?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience supervising staff and have not performed supervisory responsibilities as part of my job.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited supervisory experience or have assisted with overseeing staff under the guidance of another supervisor or manager.
• c. Experienced: I have independently supervised staff, including performance management, coaching, workload management, and personnel responsibilities, with minimal supervision.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have supervised supervisors or other staff with independent management responsibilities, provided strategic leadership across multiple teams or functions, and influenced organizational direction or workforce decisions.

06

How would you describe your experience monitoring program budgets and developing budget proposals?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience monitoring program budgets or developing budget proposals.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have had limited exposure to monitoring budgets or assisting with budget proposal development under guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently monitored program budgets, analyzed expenditures, and developed budget proposals as part of my regular job responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have provided strategic oversight of significant program or organizational budgets, recommended resource allocation decisions, or led development of complex budget proposals supporting organizational priorities.

07

How would you describe your experience managing or implementing quality improvement projects?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience managing or implementing quality improvement projects.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in quality improvement projects or supported related activities with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently managed or implemented quality improvement projects, applied improvement methods, and monitored outcomes as part of my regular responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organization wide or high impact quality improvement initiatives, established improvement strategies, mentored others, or integrated continuous improvement practices across programs.

08

How would you describe your experience overseeing or managing contracts and grant agreements, including identifying and acting when deliverables, requirements, or timelines are at risk or not met?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience overseeing or managing contracts or grant agreements.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have had limited involvement supporting contracts or grant agreements and have assisted with monitoring requirements or timelines.
• c. Experienced: I have independently managed contracts or grant agreements, monitored compliance with deliverables and requirements, and addressed issues when risks or delays occurred.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have provided strategic oversight for complex contracts or grant portfolios, resolved high risk compliance or performance issues, influenced funding or operational decisions, or guided others managing these agreements.

09

How would you describe your experience managing or sponsoring IT system development or improvements?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience managing or sponsoring IT system development or improvements.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in IT system projects or provided program input with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently managed or sponsored IT system development or improvement efforts, coordinated with technical teams, and supported successful implementation.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led or sponsored large, complex, or enterprise level technology initiatives, established priorities, influenced strategic technology decisions, or guided organizational system improvements.

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How would you describe your experience administering or overseeing a program governed by state or federal statute, rule, or regulation?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience administering or overseeing a program governed by state or federal statute, rule, or regulation.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have supported work within a regulated program and have limited experience applying statutory or regulatory requirements.
• c. Experienced: I have independently administered or overseen a regulated program, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, rules, or regulations as part of my regular responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have provided strategic leadership for regulated programs, interpreted or implemented complex statutory or regulatory requirements, influenced policy decisions, or guided others responsible for regulatory compliance.

11

How would you describe your experience building and maintaining partnerships with organizations and community partners?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience building and maintaining partnerships with organizations or community partners.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in maintaining relationships with organizations or community partners with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently built and maintained productive partnerships with organizations and community partners to support program goals and ongoing collaboration.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have established or led strategic partnerships across organizations, government agencies, or community partners, resolved complex issues, or influenced collaborative initiatives with broad organizational or public impact.

12

How would you describe your experience developing and implementing engagement or communication strategies that support collaboration across organizations and community partners?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience developing or implementing engagement or communication strategies.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have assisted with engagement or communication activities supporting collaboration among organizations or community partners.
• c. Experienced: I have independently developed and implemented engagement or communication strategies that strengthened collaboration across organizations and community partners.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organization wide or multi agency engagement strategies, influenced executive or stakeholder decision making, or developed communication approaches supporting complex, high impact initiatives.

13

How would you describe your experience analyzing complex issues, identifying risks or emerging challenges, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in analyzing issues or identifying risks and have contributed information or recommendations with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently analyzed complex issues, identified risks or emerging challenges, and developed strategic recommendations for leadership as part of my regular responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, led analysis of high risk or organization wide issues, and influenced strategic decisions with long term organizational or statewide impact.

14

How would you describe your experience contributing to continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity planning?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience contributing to continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity planning.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have supported continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity activities with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently contributed to planning, implementing, or maintaining continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity activities as part of my regular responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led or coordinated continuity of operations, emergency response, or business continuity planning for a program, office, or organization, including strategic decision making during high impact events.

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Do you have a Masters degree or higher in public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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How would you describe your experience working in a vital records office?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience working in a vital records office.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have had limited exposure to work performed within a vital records office.
• c. Experienced: I have independently performed work within a vital records office as a regular part of my job responsibilities and can successfully carry out this work with minimal supervision.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led, managed, or provided strategic oversight for vital records operations, policies, or programs, including influencing organizational decisions or mentoring others.

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How would you describe your experience using change management approaches or methodologies to support organizational or system-level change?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience using change management approaches or methodologies.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in organizational or system change efforts using established approaches with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently applied change management approaches to support organizational or system level change initiatives as part of my regular responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led complex organizational change initiatives, established change strategies, coached leaders or teams, or guided organization wide implementation efforts.

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How would you describe your experience leading or managing training development for public health programs?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience leading or managing training development for public health programs.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have assisted with developing or delivering training for public health programs.
• c. Experienced: I have independently developed or managed training programs supporting public health work and can perform this work with minimal supervision.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organization wide training strategies, developed complex learning programs, or directed training initiatives with broad organizational impact.

19

How would you describe your experience negotiating or navigating high-stakes discussions, conflict resolution, or facilitating dialogue among stakeholders?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in discussions involving conflict resolution or stakeholder facilitation with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently negotiated or facilitated discussions among stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve successful outcomes.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led high profile or high risk negotiations, facilitated resolution of complex organizational issues, or influenced executive or multi agency decisions.

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How would you describe your experience applying quality improvement methods such as Lean or other continuous improvement frameworks?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience applying Lean or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in quality improvement activities using Lean or similar methods with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently applied Lean or other continuous improvement methods to improve processes or program performance.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organization wide continuous improvement initiatives, coached others in Lean or similar methodologies, or established improvement strategies with lasting organizational impact.

21

How would you describe your experience supporting or leading an organizational accreditation or certification effort?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience supporting or leading accreditation or certification efforts.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have assisted with accreditation or certification activities under guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently supported accreditation or certification efforts, including coordinating requirements, documentation, or implementation activities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organizational accreditation or certification efforts, established strategy, coordinated multiple stakeholders, or directed activities with organization wide impact.

22

How would you describe your experience supporting equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives within an organization?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience supporting equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have participated in equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently supported or implemented equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives as part of my regular job responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led organization wide equity, diversity, or inclusion initiatives, influenced policies or practices, or provided strategic leadership for this work.

23

How would you describe your experience working with tribal governments, local health jurisdictions, or other governmental partners?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience working with tribal governments, local health jurisdictions, or other governmental partners.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have had limited involvement working with governmental partners and have supported related activities with guidance.
• c. Experienced: I have independently worked with tribal governments, local health jurisdictions, or other governmental partners to accomplish shared program or organizational objectives.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have led or maintained strategic partnerships with tribal governments, local health jurisdictions, or other governmental partners, influenced collaborative decisions, or guided complex initiatives with broad organizational or statewide impact.

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I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions for accuracy and understand they cannot be changed once the job announcement closes.

• Yes
• No

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