Careers

Description:

This position serves as the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program Assistant for the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program (FVIP), located in the Healthy Eating Active Living Unit in the Office of Healthy and Safe Communities. This role supports FVIP by coordinating programmatic processes, monitoring and maintain data, and communicating with and participants and stakeholders about program outreach efforts.
 
We work with other organizations across the state to offer incentives that make fruits and vegetables easier to obtain for people who use SNAP/Basic Food/EBT. You will support the Department of Health’s mission to protect and improve all people’s health in Washington State by promoting policy, systems, and environmental changes to improve access to healthy foods at the state and local levels. This position also collaborates with our partners and stakeholders to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities.
 
The Healthy Eating Active Living Program unit strives to reduce the burden of obesity and chronic disease and increase the proportion of Washingtonians with a healthy weight. We work on equitable and sustainable solutions to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and support breastfeeding in early learning, schools, communities, worksites, healthcare, and faith-based settings.
 
The duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is currently expected.  When approved to return, the incumbents are expected to report to the duty station for work activities.  Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval. 

About the Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) 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.
 
Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington is America’s Top State according to U.S. News (2019) and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state’s capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated between Seattle and Portland. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.

 DOH offers:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. 
• A modernized workplace.

Duties Include:

• Work in consultation with Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program staff and Contracts Consultants to process contracts associated with assigned grants.
• Assist Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program staff with ordering and tracking program materials.
• Analyze data and provide information for budget adjustments in coordination with Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program staff and Financial Systems Consultants. 
• Assist the DOH Evaluation staff program staff in collecting and reporting information for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant. 
• Monitor data for grants and compile it in a format that will comply with state and federal requirements. 
• Provide support for training and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls or forward inquiries to other program staff. 
• Assist in the development and editing of program materials, presentations, and program documents. 

What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will bring humility to their job, be a team player, and have a passion for equitable food access. They will be eager to help keep the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program organized and operating efficiently. This person will have skills in coordinating and monitoring processes, as well as working within a team setting to ensure work stays on track.  
 
Required Qualifications
 

 
 
Desired Qualification

• Four (4) years of experience in a state government health services program. 
• Demonstrated experience working with grants and contracts. 

Application Process
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you.  Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
 

1. A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific required and desired qualifications for this position.
2. A current resume.
3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate.

 
Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain private information (social security number, date of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Veterans, please feel free to attach a copy of your redacted DD214."
 
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful.  It is our policy to prohibit discrimination based on 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. 
 
This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
 
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
 

• Legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week or adjust typically scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Occasionally travel throughout the state (including rural areas), which may include overnight stays.
• Participate in emergency response activities and when the Agency Coordination center is activated.

If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance, please contact Zach Covington at (360) 480-0470, Zach.Covington@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by neogov, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).