Public Health Deputy Director

Compensation: $80,000 - $88,000 annually

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

Lake County Public Health Agency is seeking a full-time Deputy Director. The Deputy Director for Public Health provides highly complex professional assistance to and works in tandem with the Director of Public Health. The Deputy promotes the vision, mission, practices, and policies of the Department and the Lake County Board of Health. The Deputy will lead projects and procedures that use successful information sharing, skill building and collaboration within the Department and Lake County Government. The Deputy will work with the Public Health Director on implementing policy decisions from the Lake County Board of Health and State of Colorado with a priority on improving health equity in Lake County. The Deputy will oversee and implement complex policy objectives, administrative tasks, organizational improvement and performance, compliance reporting, department communications. The Deputy should have a background in Environmental Health, medical care, or another closely related Public Health field.

This position pays a competitive salary, depending upon experience. This is a full-time position that is eligible for benefits.

General Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for major functions and activities of the department; assists in coordinating assigned activities with other County departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; and fosters cooperative working relationships among County departments, divisions, and intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, as well as various public and private groups
• Manages and evaluates financial resources, daily operation, and budget of administrative services. Develops and implements office systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency and optimal communication within the department
• Assures the effectiveness of Public Health programs through program evaluations and daily operational checkpoints
• Is cross trained, based on background and certifications, to support public health daily programming including but not limited to; front desk administration, vital records, environmental health inspections and initiatives, immunizations, blood lead testing, general public health complaints, tobacco prevention, grant administration, and harm reduction/substance use work
• Manages compliance with state and federal regulations; and responsible for ongoing quality improvement and efficiency pertaining to internal and external Public Health services and initiatives
• Coordinates the development of administration and communication-related policies, procedures, plans, manuals, flyers, and tools. Assists in preparing speeches and presentations for agency events and establishes, maintains, and revises record keeping and filing systems. Will act as Public Information Officer as appropriate
• Assists and/or leads all State and County Public Health laws and policies
• Supervises/Coordinates activities of the Public Health staff including assigning and directing work and leaves, making hire/termination decisions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
• Acts as a liaison with local health care providers, Lake County Department of Human Services and other community agencies, and the State to develop and implement partnerships to promote the health and welfare of County residents
• Reports out to and advises the County Board of Health regarding ongoing public health issues
• Coordinates purchases of departmental supplies and equipment
• Participates and initiates training in Emergency Preparedness and Response activities related to public health
• Perform Environmental Health duties as an Environmental Health Specialist or perform Immunization and Blood Lead Nursing duties as a medical professional when applicable
• Promotes health equity and evaluates Public Health performance in improving Lake County resident’s social determinants of health
• Performs other duties as required
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Public Health staff and Senior Center staff in conjunction with the Public Health Director.

Requirements

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in business, environmental or community health, nursing and/or related field will be considered
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Experience managing staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities, and providing coaching and feedback to staff to improve performance
• Customer service experience in a service-related field with the ability to remain flexible and sensitive to a public clientele diverse in age, ethnicity, and maturity
• Ability to work as part of a team and effectively communicate and work with co-workers, clients, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problems solving skills to minimize negative personal impact
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, with strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to complete quality work amidst multiple, competing priorities
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills
• Preferred proficient in English and Spanish
  
  

Special professional and/or job-related requirements

• Previous experience as a manager, supervisor, or lead
• Experience in public health; experience in program management for at least one year
• Completion of ICS 100, 200 and 700, 800 courses within 6 months of hire
• Attend applicable continuing education, trainings, and conferences
• Travel: May require some in-state travel for training
  
  

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Sitting - More than 50% of the time
• Walking - Less than 50% of the time
• Standing - Less than 50% of the time
• Using hands/fingers to feel or handle items - More than 50% of the time
• Reaching, pushing, or pulling with arms/hands - More than 50% of the time
• Climbing - Less than 50% of the time
• Balancing - Less than 50% of the time
• Kneeling, crawling, or crouching - Less than 50% of the time
• Talking or hearing - More than 50% of the time
• Tasting or smelling - Less than 50% of the time
• Lifting, moving, or exerting force of up to 10 lbs. - Less than 50% of the time
• Lifting, moving, or exerting force of up to 25 lbs. - Less than 50% of the time
• Lifting, moving, or exerting force of up to 50 lbs. - Less than 50% of the time
• Lifting, moving, or exerting force of up to 100 lbs. - Less than 50% of the time
• Seeing up close - More than 50% of the time
• Seeing long distances - Less than 50% of the time
• Seeing color - More than 50% of the time
• Use of peripheral vision - Less than 50% of the time
• Perceiving depth - Less than 50% of the time
• Adjusting and focusing vision - More than 50% of the time
• Working outdoors in inclement weather – extreme hot - Less than 50% of the time
• Working outdoors in inclement weather – extreme cold - Less than 50% of the time
• Working indoors in an office environment - More than 50% of the time
• Working in extreme hot conditions that are not weather related - Less than 50% of the time
• Working with airborne particles or fumes - Less than 50% of the time
• Working with toxic or caustic chemicals or agents - Less than 50% of the time
• Working in a loud environment - Less than 50% of the time
  
  

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice Of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

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