DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HEALTH SERVICES

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Division of Health Services

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for public health and community well-being? Kenosha County Public Health is seeking a Deputy Director to oversee daily operations, manage critical programs, and ensure the department thrives in its mission to serve the public. This senior leadership role offers the chance to drive meaningful change, champion public health initiatives, and implement policies that improve lives.

Apply today and be a leader in driving community health forward!

2025 Hiring Range: $95,415 - $113,589 annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director, reporting to the Division Director of Health Services, is a senior leader who oversees the day-to-day operations of the public health department. This position is responsible for managing staff, creating and implementing policies, overseeing grant programs and projects, and ensuring the department meets its goals.

Manage Operations

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the department in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, grants, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to public health
• Serves in the capacity of Health Officer in their absence
• Helps oversee operations of a Level III local Health Department in accordance with State Statutes and Rules, in concert with the Health Officer
• Helps develop and manage the division budget
• Oversees and supports programs and grants
• Attends meetings for Health Officer as required and needed to promote public health
• Represents the Public Health Division before the County Board and Committees, as required
• Prepares and submits local, state, and federal health reports as required
• Maintains a safe work environment and follows all safety rules and regulations
• Utilizes various policies and procedures, forms, and tools to perform duties as assigned
• Uses principles of public health law, including local and state laws, in the planning, implementation, and enforcement of public health initiatives
• Ensures implementation of evidence-informed and emergency practices to address factors impacting population health
• Ensures adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information

Develop Policies

• Creates and revises policies and procedures for the department in consultation with the Health Officer and senior Department leadership
• Participates in the development and implementation of training, and ensures compliance with training for the Division
• Assists with developing and implementing policies or strategies to improve the physical, environmental, social, and economic conditions affecting health in Kenosha County

Staff Supervision

• Oversees the department's staff recruitment and retention needs, including professional development and mentoring
• Ensures regular, effective performance management
• In collaboration with Human Resources, oversees hiring of qualified staff that meet all regulatory requirements
• Maintains a workplace culture conducive to effective recruitment and retention

Plan and Implement

• Assists with the planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation of public health programs
• Directs production of a community health assessment (CHA) resulting in a community health improvement plan (CHIP), at least every 5 years, using best practices

Outreach/Community Education

• Attends meetings and trainings to keep abreast of recent research, concepts, equipment, federal, state, and local requirements, and educational techniques, at the discretion of the Health Officer
• Serves as a member of various health-related community committees as required

Success Factors

Knowledge of:

• Ten Essential Public Health Services (i.e., using root cause analysis and other methods and tools) and Core Functions of Public Health Practice
• Relevant laws, codes, and regulations of a Level III local health office
• Principles of administration and personnel management
• Principles of budget preparation and administration
• Local governmental public health programs, practices, and responsibilities

Skill in:

• Management, leadership, and conflict resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Time management and delegation
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Critical thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving as well as sound judgment
• Quality Improvement processes
• Program and project management
• Short- and long-term strategic planning
• Development of program and grant budgets and operating programs within budget; cost-benefit and return on investment

Ability to:

• Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
• Lead and develop a diverse workforce and promote a sense of belonging for all staff
• Maintain professionalism at all times
• Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with honesty and integrity
• Articulate and promote a vision for public health
• Develop and motivate others
• Effectively work in a team environment that promotes coaching, training, and positive feedback to improve individual performance and customer satisfaction
• Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
• Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative and attention to detail
• Work respectfully with a variety of constituents

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration or related field: Master’s degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in management/leadership in a public health and/or medical facility
• Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
• Or, any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Other Job Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current certificate of vehicle insurance
• Access to a personal vehicle for use in the performance of the job
• Occasional and flexible weekend and evening work
• Perform other work as required or assigned including but not limited to a 24/7 response during a public health emergency situations such as disease outbreak, foodborne outbreak, natural disaster, or any chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological event

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position may involve light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Selection Process

• Application Review - Qualifying
• Oral Interview - Qualifying
• Background Check - Qualifying
• Physical Examination and Drug Screen - Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Public Health, please visit:
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/297/Public-Health

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The current pay grade for this position is E13 (Min. $95,415 – Max. $131,763 annually).

This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Kenosha County is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $95,415 - $113,589