Genetic Services Consultant (HSC 3) – PROJECT, DOH8403

Description

This project position is currently funded through September 30, 2026.

Are you passionate about improving health equity and expanding access to essential health services for underserved populations?

Do you have a background in public health, healthcare systems, or genetics and a drive to make an impact at the state level? Join our team as a Genetics Program Consultant and play a vital role in improving genetic services for people across Washington.

Your Impact

As the Genetic Services Consultant, you will work closely with healthcare providers, payers, and public health professionals to improve access to genetic services, including genetic risk assessments, testing, counseling, and follow-up care. You will also manage statewide partnerships and guide the implementation of contracts that improve access to these critical services.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with Partners: Identify and build relationships with healthcare providers, insurance payers, and other key stakeholders to improve access to genetic services. This includes working with primary care, tribal clinics, public health clinics, and other settings.
• Promote Best Practices: Use evidence-informed approaches to promote and optimize genetic services across the state, helping to reduce barriers and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
• Create Resources and Provide Training: Develop educational materials and training programs for clinicians, and work with a statewide workgroup of subject matter experts to ensure the latest information is shared and implemented.
• Contract Management: Coordinate and manage contracts with Regional Genetics Clinics to ensure services are accessible to those in need. This includes processing invoices, tracking deliverables, and maintaining regular communication with contractors.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Help improve access to life-changing genetic services for underserved populations.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse team of clinicians, payers, and public health experts.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and evolving field with opportunities for professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
  
  

You’re Our Ideal Candidate If

You’re passionate about public health and committed to advancing health equity. You excel at building strong relationships and fostering partnerships across diverse healthcare settings. With experience in genetic services or healthcare systems, you possess a solid understanding of payer systems and insurance-related challenges.

• You embrace cultural humility by honoring diverse perspectives and cultures.
• You are committed to equity and inclusion, removing barriers, championing social justice, and fostering a sense of belonging.
• You use an outward mindset to make impactful contributions, blending your expertise with collaborative achievements.
• You excel at problem-solving and crafting effective solutions while communicating clearly across different mediums.
• You are dedicated to customer service and navigate diverse interactions to build strong organizational relationships.
• Your technical competence shines, making you an invaluable asset to our team!
  
  

Location and Flexibility

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities and required clinic visits . Attending events or working in the office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. This position may work from home or the closest DOH facility. This project position is currently funded through September 30, 2026.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Five (5) years of experience in staffing, developing, managing, or consulting for genetic services or prenatal/pediatric healthcare programs focused on genetic and/or congenital conditions. This experience must include working with advisory committees, advocacy organizations, or professional associations related to healthcare.

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in community health, public health, social work, human genetics, or a closely related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required five (5) or more years of experience detailed above.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health genetics, public health, social work, human genetics, or an allied field (nursing, physical, occupational or speech therapy, social services, rehabilitative services, or others); AND 2 years of experience in genetic health services or a prenatal/ pediatric health care program.
• One (1) year of experience in convening workgroups or managing collaborative projects with clinical or public health partners.
• Experience with strategic communication, report writing, and creating educational materials for health care providers.
  
  

Benefits And Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health .

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions Of Employment

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests may be approved by supervisor and are reviewed periodically.
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in person, on a drop-in basis, at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• Moving objects and materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.
  
  

Application Directions

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Make sure to document your years of experience, skills, and abilities as listed in the qualifications section of this job posting.

Attach Only The Following

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three or more references within the application or attached document
• DD-214 (if applicable)
  
  

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Do not include or attach the following – these documents will not be reviewed:

• REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.
• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
• Certifications or Diplomas
• Projects or Portfolios
• Letters of Recommendation
  
  

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Zach Covington at [email protected] . For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.