COVID-19 & Health Equity Grant Manager

The Director’s Office of Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is seeking a COVID-19 & Health Equity (CHE) Grant Manager who will bring their lived experiences as well as their technical knowledge to manage a federal grant to transform the systems and policies that lead to health inequities. This position will provide day-to-day management of all aspects of the grant, including project management and support to grant-funded staff, monitoring the grant budget, supporting program sustainability and transitions, and reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the primary point of contact.

The position will be a member of the Office of Equity and Community Partnerships and will report to the Director of the Office who is the Principal Investigator for the Federal grant. This position is funded by the CDC COVID-19 disparities grant, which has a budget period from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2026. The Office of Equity and Community Partnerships works to advance racial and health equity in King County by addressing the root causes of health inequities, including systemic racism. This position will help to support grant-funded programs including community advisory groups; community health resources and services; language access; community navigation; priority populations; and public health department infrastructure and belonging work. The original 2-year grant has had multiple no-cost extensions and is in its final extension period. This position will support the management and close-out of the grant in its final 18 months of implementation.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last through May 2026 . 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.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
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.

As the CHE Grant Manager, this position will:

• Provide support to grant-funded staff who are responsible for implementing grant-funded programs. These teams are self-sufficient but benefit at times from guidance and support about how their work fits into the grant’s goals.
• Monitor the budget spenddown of the remaining grant funds and support the work of the leads for community contracts.
• Complete reporting to and serve as the central point of contact for the CDC. This includes quarterly, annual, and close-out reporting to the CDC, as well as monthly activity summaries.
• Work with finance, contracting, administrative, and other department staff to ensure that CHE grant spending is in compliance with Federal regulations.
• Support program sustainability efforts, like grant writing and/or income generating strategies, to contribute to smooth program transitions as grant funding ends.
• Support partnerships between the office, public health programs and teams, other King County departments, community partners, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Ongoing commitment to learning, understanding, and effective application of anti-racist and equity practices when working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, LGBTQ, immigrant/refugee communities, and people with disabilities.
• Experience working with local government and/or a public health organization.
• Experience managing programs or large projects, including skills in or willingness to learn budget monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate across and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and/or community partners and make programmatic recommendations.
• A well-developed understanding of anti-racism/equity and social justice principles and experience leading work that integrates equity and social justice as well as community-centered approaches.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office applications, like Teams, Word and Excel.

Desired:

• Experience with managing funded grants or projects and/or funding compliance principles and its application to community programming, contracting, and procurement.
• Skills in budgeting, contracting, and quality improvement principles and techniques with an equity lens.
• Knowledge or experience in grant-writing or sustainability planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in principles and processes of public health, health equity and social determinants of health related to identified population needs.

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.

Application Process
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)

Please note: Cover letters and resumes will NOT be used in the evaluation process.

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.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Work Location
This position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary.

Union Membership
This position is not represented by a union.

Contact
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson ( ).

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