Health Care Compliance Training Manager - TLT/SDA

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty (SDA) Project/Program Manager III (Health Care Compliance Training Manager) to join its growing team. This position will manage departmentwide health care compliance training as well as help to create efficient, effective and sustainable workforce training using tools and resources the County currently provides. This position is located in the Health Care Compliance Program within the Administrative Division. The Health Care Compliance program is a dedicated team, responsible for helping to ensure Public Health is in compliance with relevant health care regulatory requirements.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last one (1) year (with the possibility of an extension). However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Thursday - 32 hours per week, generally but days of the week may be flexible and up for discussion. This is an exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

Remote and Onsite Work

The Health Care Compliance team works in a hybrid model, with in office days as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. This position requires the ability to travel to various Public Health clinic locations as needed for training. 

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Manage  the daily operations of the Health Care Compliance Training Program.
• Explore and understand the County tools used to create, deliver and track training.
• Explore and understand how current training tools and systems interact, including the benefits and drawbacks.
• Determine the most efficient and effective training model.
• Create standard training criteria that meets the principles of adult learning, ERSJ and ADA.
• Utilize O365 tools and platforms for workforce training and general communication.
• Establish and maintain training enrollments for all workforce.
• Work with program Subject Matter Expert's (SME’s) to create and implement training.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Five (5) years or more experience creating, managing, and delivering workforce training using various tools and platforms, including eLearning software, authoring tools, and the LMS.
• Experience using O365 collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams to communicate and coordinate training development and reporting.
• Experience creating inclusive training content with diverse representation and accessibility.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, presentations, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate and build effective relationships within a team.
• Ability to collect and use data for program and training improvements.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the concepts of adult learning and ADA best practices.

 The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired): 

• Six to eight (6-8) years of experience creating, managing, and delivering workforce training using various tools and platforms, including eLearning software, authoring tools, and the LMS.
• Experience with health care compliance and regulatory provisions such as HIPAA.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in relevant field.
• Expert knowledge and experience using O365 collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams to communicate and coordinate training development and reporting.

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King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This Term-limited temporary (TLT) and Special Duty opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application - The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Supplemental Questions - The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Resume - Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.

(Please note: Cover letters and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above). 

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Contact

If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a labor union.