JOB SUMMARY
This position requires an experienced water professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; can independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/ issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Primary responsibility of the Program Policy Analyst (PPA) will be focused on supporting the California Fluoride Technical Assistance contract 2026-2029 goal, objectives, and activities, through supporting water operators understanding of benefits of community water fluoridation (CWF), connecting water districts to the appropriate sources for technical assistance, and educating other public health professionals about the process and challenges with CWF. The selected water professional will work with the Principal Investigator of the UCSF Fluoride contract with the California Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health, and liaise with the State Water Resources Control Board.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
No supervisory role.
Responsibilities
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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Key Responsibilities
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Serves as the organization expert on a significant policy issue(s) or initiative.25
Provides leadership, guidance, education, policy development on a significant policy domain or program and represents the organization to external constituencies.
25
Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization / initiative
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Analyzes, predicts and advises constituencies regarding direction in the absence of clear external and internal practices.0
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Expert knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs
- Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
- Highly skilled in all levels of project management
- Expert knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory requirements in policy domain
- Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
- Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
- Expert analytical / problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with water system
About Us
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience and training
- Expert knowledge of organizational, research-specific, and other computer application programs
- Highly skilled verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Highly skilled in all levels of project management
- Expert knowledge of organizational processes, protocols, procedures, and external regulatory requirements in the policy domain
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within demanding timeframes
- Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with water systems
What We Do
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading health sciences university and medical center. Comprised of the university campus, UCSF Health, and affiliated hospitals, it is one of the largest employers in its region. UCSF is dedicated to its mission of advancing health worldwide through the integration of patient care, research, and education.
