Senior Project & Policy Analyst 5

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.
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
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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of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
25
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
25
Analyzes, predicts and advises constituencies regarding direction in the absence of clear external and internal practices.
0
0

Skills
Project Management