Health Officer / Director

Lapeer County – Health Officer/Director

Lapeer County (population 88,619), which is bordered by Genesee, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac and Tuscola counties, is currently seeking a Health Officer/Director to serve as the chief executive officer of activities of the Lapeer County Health Department. The County of Lapeer is seeking an individual with excellent leadership qualities, proven communication skills, highly motivated, along with accomplished experience in management, community health, human resources, and finance. This position represents the department to local, state and federal officials to the advantage of the department and the public health profession.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, serves as the chief executive officer of the Health Department including the Nursing Division, Environmental Health Division, Soil & Sedimentation Program, and Senior Programs. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates department programs in accordance with policies established by the Board and mandated by the State of Michigan. Researches and makes recommendations for changes to departmental policies. Develops the department’s operating budget and monitors budget expenditures throughout the year. This position is responsible for overseeing the Department’s 75 staff and a combined 2025 budget of approximately $6.4M (a portion being the senior millage funding).

Experience and Qualifications

Education/Credentials: Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree and 3 years of full-time public health administrative experience is preferred, or MSA with BA in a health related field and 5 years of full-time public health administrative experience may be considered (MCL 333.2428; Section 2428). Successful candidate must meet State of Michigan credential requirements and be approved by the State prior to acceptance of the position.

Qualifications: Knowledge of public health law and regulations, and other state and local policies, privacy and documentation rules and regulations; knowledge of leadership/management skills and personnel management; knowledge of financial rules, regulations, laws, budgets and procedures. Knowledge of state database systems including MDSS; MSSS; MCIR; and State File transfer system, MiCIMS.

Salary Range: $108,00 – 153,500, plus excellent comprehensive benefits, and MERS Retirement and PEHP after vesting period.

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and five professional references to:

Lapeer County Administration & Board of Commissioners

Attn: Moses Sanzo, County Administrator/Controller

255 Clay Street, Suite 301

Lapeer, MI 48446

or email to employment@lapeercounyty.org

Lapeer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You may also find the job posting and County Application on our website at www.lapeercountyweb.org

Deadline: January 31, 2025 or Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $108,000.00 - $153,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public Health Administrative: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lapeer, MI 48446 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $108,000 - $153,500