Director of Health

**POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

Teton County Health Department is seeking the Director of Health.

Fantastic benefits package that includes generous time off, sick days, wellness hours, fully employer paid premium for individual or family medical, dental and vision. Start Bus discounts, WRS Pension, and so much more!

Email questions to hr@tetoncountywy.gov or call (307)732-8483.

SUMMARY: Promotes and supports public health by providing direction and leadership to the operations and personnel of Teton County’s Health Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts public health assessment and analysis; develops strategic plans based on findings.
• Develops and implements the annual public health service plan; provides advice and advocacy to local and state policymakers, officials, and organizations concerning important public health issues.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence to inform county officials of department operations.
• Participates in continuing education and provides leadership to the department and community in serving diverse backgrounds; cultivates relationships with key community partners and stakeholders to affect the health of the community.
• Coordinates department activities with those of other county divisions and departments, outside agencies, and organizations.
• Plans, prepares, and directs the development and administration of the annual capital, operating, and other assigned budgets; anticipates, solicits, and requests additional funds needed for staffing, programs, equipment, materials, and supplies; regularly review request for services, past spending and monthly reports; direct, monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Establishes internal controls for Teton County Health Department that ensure compliance with Board of County Commissioners' policies and governmental, auditor, and grantor regulations.
• Provides leadership and direction to the Environmental and Public Health divisions in order to initiate organization-wide policies and procedures and facilitate the agency vision, mission, values, and organizational culture.
• Serve as liaison and coordinator for human services priorities between outside agencies, human services contractors and Teton County.
• Works with the Teton District Board of Health to develop and maintain short- and long-range planning; recommend policies to the Board and assist in their formulation; prepares agenda and discussion items for scheduled Board meetings.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training and development; works with employees to correct deficiencies; assigns tasks and projects.
• Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Environmental Health, Health and Human Services, or related field
• 7 years increasingly responsible experience in administrative management
  
• 5 years management, supervision, and budget oversight
  

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision and training.
• Principles of governmental budgeting and financing.
• Labor standards and public ethics.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; operating standard office equipment.
• Preparing and implementing budgets.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Salary : $141,633 - $164,648