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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPulbic Health DirectorJEFFERSON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Director Jefferson County Public Health Department (JCPH) FLSA: Exempt - Executive Department: Jefferson County Public Health Department (JCPH) UNION: Exempt Annual Hours Worked: 2088 Adopted: May 2021 Exempt Salary System Grade: 22 Approved: Human Resou:wes 1.0 MAJO FUNCTION AND PtJRPOSF 1.1 Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates work for JCPH. This is in coordination and collaboration with other divisions, agencies, stakeholders, and community partners in Jefferson County. Works with the Health Officer, Board of Health, the County Administrator, Behavioral Health Board and the Public Health managers in the development and management of community health programs and procedures to accomplish local, state, and federal public health goals and policies. JCPH includes: Community Health, Environmental Health, Water Quality, Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Prevention and operations. JCPH also manages contracts and services for the County and other community partners. 1.2 Implements policy set by Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH) and Board of County Commissioners. Supports continuous improvement to all processes to assure the efficient and economical use of County resources including funds, personnel and facilities. 2.0 SUPERVISION RECEIVED 2.1 Persons in this position are given significant discretion, within the scope of policy and regulations, in the performance of their duties; guidance is received from the BOH, the County Administrator, Health Officer and the Board of County Commissioners. Supervision is from the County Administrator. 3.0 SUPERVISION EXERCISED 3.1 Supervises Operations Director, Community Health Director (CHD), Environmental Health & Water Quality Director (EHD), other managers within JCPH. The Health Officer reports directly to the BOH. 3.2 Supervises all employees in the Jefferson County Public Health Department, either directly or through subordinates. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all Divisions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 4.0 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Reports to the Board of County Commissioners, BOH and County Administrator on department programs and County needs. Provides assistance to the Board in formulating policies and making decisions on Public Health within the County. Jefferson County Job Description: Director Jefferson County Public Health Department Page 2 of 4 4.2 Maintains liaison with various community partners to collaboratively improve community health including, but not limited to: a) Recommending changes to the programs and services that reflect local needs. b) Working with management team and staff, recommend policy issues to the Board of Health, and the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration. c) Acting as organizational liaison to the County, the public and press. 4.3 Responsible for the Department's financial management and resource allocation: directs management team, and financial staff in budget development, monitoring, tracking, reporting and expenditure approval of Department and Division budgets, to assure appropriate use of public funds, that contractual obligations are met and the Department and County goals are achieved within available resources. 4.4 Performs strategic planning with the BOH to identify local health needs using statistics and local health data. Policy is set using data and informed by a quality review process. A Community Health Improvement process is ongoing work of the Public Health Director. Work with community partners to improve outcomes in local systems. 4.5 Oversee grant applications, contract development, administration, reporting and management for all grants and service contracts by staff. 4.6 Leadership, planning and policy development: develop local, regional, and statewide plans, support County policy boards, and provide leadership and consultation strategic planning, analysis and communication. 4.7 Establishes annual work plans for all programs and identifies team approach to problem solving and continual process improvements within the Department. 4.8 Establishes, facilitates, and manages, through managers and employees the functions of the Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; evaluating, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Uses sound professional and technical judgment, conforms to County and Department adopted policies and procedures, solves problems, and achieves results consistent with stated goals and objectives. 4.9 Mentors and develops the organization and its staff. 4.10 Participates in the County's Senior Management Team meetings and serves on other County Boards and Committees as needed. 4.11 Performs other tasks as directed. Jefferson County Job Description: Director Jefferson County Public Health Department Page 3 of 4 5.0 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 5.1 Knowledge of the medical health care system, health care reform, behavioral health system and local needs, public health system, natural resource agencies, developmental disability service system, environmental health and substance abuse services systems in Washington State. 5.2 Demonstrated successful supervisory and managerial experience. Ability to motivate and develop staff and organizations. Implement and maintain sound organizational practices. 5.3 Maintain a high standard for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency in the preparation of reports and budgets. Independent and self motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks. 5.4 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write grants, speeches and articles for publication in a clear, effective, persuasive, and professional manner. Ability to effectively prepare and/or direct preparation of, and present comprehensive reports, presentations, budgets and correspondence to top management, public, and/or boards. 5.5 Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 5.6 Ability to perform in a self -managed work environment 5.7 Ability to assure efficient and effective utilization of volunteers and department personnel, funds, materials, facilities and time. 5.8 Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 5.9 Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 5.10 Ability to use a personal computer and software, and other office equipment standard to areas of assignment and to adapt to new and/or modified equipment which may be acquired. 5.11 Ability to travel and attend meetings and conferences, both during regular working hours and in the evening. 6.0 MINIML.fM OIJALIFICATIONS 6.1 Masters degree in Public Health or related field, or combination of related undergraduate education and experience to equate to masters level degree and five (5) years progressively responsible experience, with at least one (1) year as manager of discrete work unit including Jefferson County Job Description: Director Jefferson County Public Health Department Page 4 of 4 direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or individual subordinates, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6.2 Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. 6.3 Valid Washington State Drivers License. 7.0 DESIRABLE UALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES 7.1 Strong leadership, management, organizational, planning and negotiating skills. 7.2 Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner. 7.3 Financial management, computer, analytical and forecasting skills. 7.4 Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of related tasks. 8.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 8.1 While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 8.2 Good health, and good physical condition, appropriate to the position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision; and the ability to adjust focus. 8.3 Work is normally performed indoors, in an environment with moderate noise. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.