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The initial applicant review begins on September 28, 2022. Apply early! The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close the recruitment at any time.     
 
DOH is looking for a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to serve as the coordinator of the DOH Formula Bridge Pilot project that helps WIC infants meet their nutritional needs by providing additional infant formula. This project position will be carried out by the Office of Nutrition Services (ONS). The ONS mission is to create opportunities for people with limited resources to make healthy nutrition choices. The office has four major programs: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED), Farmers Market Program, and the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program.
 
This Formula Bridge Pilot Coordinator (HSC 3) position is within the Client Services Section (CSS) and reports to the Client Services Section manger. The primary tasks of the Coordinator will be to establish and use needed forms, protocols, documentation requirements, and communication for this pilot. It also includes being the point of contact for the pilot. As the Coordinator, you will apply nutrition expertise to determine the need for WIC clients to participate in the pilot, and work with the project Administrative Assistant 2 and local agency WIC staff to ensure eligible WIC clients get the appropriate infant formula. Your work with DOH staff and partners will reduce issues related to the purchase and delivery of infant formula, keep vested parties informed of updates and provide needed training.
 
This recruitment is for one (1) full time project Health Services Consultant 3 position with the Office of Nutrition Services and is currently funded through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of an extension through June 30 2025.

The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work telework schedule. High quality internet connection is essential for this position. In-person interactions may be required for essential tasks and meetings.

About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. Learn more about the DOH Transformational Plan.
 
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day. 

 
The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial.  Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands.  We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies.  We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.
 
Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington is America’s Top State, according to  U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
 
     We also offer:

• 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 fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. 
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.   

 
Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state’s capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated in the Puget Sound area between Seattle and Portland. The rugged Olympic Mountains rise in the distance, and Mount Rainier seems close enough to touch on a clear day. 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.
 
Tumwater is located in Thurston County, Washington, homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including those recognized today as the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and the Nisqually and Squaxin Indian Tribes.  We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water, and to their ancestors.  

Duties Include
Coordinate the DOH Formula Bridge Pilot:

• Manage related contracts and purchasing agreements.
• Determine WIC participant need for infant formula from the pilot.
• Coordinate with pilot AA2 for formula purchases. Complete needed documentation, communication and record keeping for pilot formula purchases.
• Work with internal and external customers to resolve issues related to the purchase and delivery of the infant formula.
• Provide on-going updates, training and consulting