



There is one (1) opening for a full-time permanent Communications Consultant 4 (CC 4) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health – Office of the Assistant Secretary, Health Promotion and Communication Section. This recruitment may be used to fill other CC 4 positions within the section.

To learn more about the Division of Prevention and Community Health visit

http://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/PreventionandCommunityHealth

Agency Profile

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help protect and improve the health of people in Washington. 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 its 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.

Primary Duties

The Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH) collaborates with our partners to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities. We work to prevent disease and promote a healthy start, healthy choices, and access to services.

The Health Promotion and Communication Section (HPCS) serves as consultants to the rest of the division using health promotion processes and effective communication strategies to improve the health literacy and health behaviors of Washington's population. We assist the division in strategic thinking and consistent messaging related to preventing disease and promoting a healthy start in life, healthy choices, and access to services.

This position serves as an information design specialist supporting programs and offices in the division to ensure that print, video, and web-based resources are understandable, useful, easy to access, and that they convey consistent, clear public health messages. This position demonstrates highly functional project management skills, including communication, organization, and leadership. It provides professional design and production services in a variety of media and formats. It functions as a consultant by providing coaching and recommendations to staff. It provides technical assistance in the development and testing of health promotion products and the planning and implementation of health communication campaigns.

Duties include:

• Works with senior level health educators and communicators in the section, as well as division and agency program staff, to produce effective health education and communication products for public audiences and health professionals.

• Provides professional consultation, training, and technical assistance to programs and offices in the division on effective information design and health promotion strategies.

• Supports section, division, and agency staff in working toward health equity, meeting CLAS standards, and adhering to ADA requirements.

• Facilitates workgroup, committee, and team meetings.

• Conducts presentations and trainings on topics such as equity and accessability as they relate to health education and communication.

Required Qualifications

NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a closely related field.

• Five (5) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional experience in the following:

o Project planning

o Strategic thinking

o Leading complex client projects

• Three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience using high-end Macintosh computer publishing equipment and software.

Desired Qualifications

NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently.

• A Master's degree or higher in Graphic Design or Visual Communication.

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in marketing or multimedia production.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in developing educational materials that reinforce behavior change or behavior maintenance.

• Demonstrated professional experience in writing and editing.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

With or without an accommodation, I am:

• Willing and able to sit/stand and work at a computer desk/workstation for extended periods of time, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.

• Willing and able to work in a tobacco, drug, and alcohol free environment.

• Willing and able to work Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, but the incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule will be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

• Willing and able to occasionally travel as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, and/or out of state.

• Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle, or provide alternative transportation.

• Willing and able to move objects and materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.



• Willing and able to interact and work with customers, some of whom may be frustrated or distressed in a positive, friendly and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency.

• Willing and able to participate in emergency response activities and when he Agency Coordination Center is activated.



Note: This position is covered by an "Agency Shop" provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.

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 Cher Williams at (360) 236-4545, Cher.Williams@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 "Required and Desired Qualifications" (as listed above) and Resume to your profile.

2. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised other staff) a subordinate.

3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.