Assistant Public Health Director

Salary : $125,049.60 - $152,235.20 Annually

Location : Merced County Department of Public Health 260 E 15th Street Merced, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2500042

Department : Public Health

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Examples of Duties

Please note : This recruitment is being established to fill positions in the Operations and Administrative branches of the Public Health Department.

This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and direct public health services and programs of the Administration and Operations branches of the County Public Health Department.

Direct supervision of assigned management and supervisory staff.

Review new and existing legislation and coordinate to implement required program changes.

Develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures related to public health programs and services.

Conduct organizational and financial studies leading to the enhancement of operational efficiency and community services.

Develop, administer and insure proper expenditure controls for the budget.

Review and establish new policies, procedures, services and / or programs as needed.

Oversee new public health campaigns and identify new initiatives, (e.g., public health accreditation, implementing Public Health 3.0 health equity, etc).

Research and develop new funding resources.

Represent the Department with the public, community organizations, other governmental agencies and stakeholders.

Coordinates strategic planning efforts, community health needs assessment or other activities for internal and external program and service improvements.

Make presentations; represent the Public Health Department with various community groups, public bodies, and local, regional and state committees and agencies.

Serve as a resource regarding interpretation of federal and state laws and their relevance and impact to programs, services and the community.

Establish personal and professional credibility and gain rapport with senior leadership, employees and stakeholders.

Act for the Public Health Director, as assigned.

When assigned to Administration : ensures responsibility for the oversight and development of state and federally required data, human resources, epidemiology, grant / contractual management, mandated Medi-Cal activities and services, financial plans, statistical analysis, policies and procedures and assures compliance with state and federal laws, department goals and objectives and county policies and procedures.

When assigned to Operations : ensures responsibility for oversight and development of complex programmatic administrative activities, directs the work of assigned staff, designs programs or services, directs activities pertaining to public health divisions and programs, planning and evaluation, and public and political relations.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health department, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, three (3) of which must have been in a position of administration and / or management.

Education :

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Administration (health, business, program, public or related) Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or closely related field.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.

Be able to interpret health legislation, procurement, human resources, and budget processes.

Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methods.

Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.

Use of County installed applications for daily tasking.

Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.

Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Train, evaluate and supervise staff.

Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and / or County regulations.

Represent the County and department with the community and other agencies.

Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping; Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of :

Principles of budget development and fiscal accountability.

Issuing effective verbal and written communication skills.

State and local health laws and political issues.

Federal, state and local regulations related to health programs.

Delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff and Departmental performance.

Personnel rules, labor relations and employee supervision.

Training, performance management, and quality improvement.

Evidence based best practices and current trends in public health

Ability to :

Develop written plans, policies and / or procedures relevant to Department operations.

Evaluate operational functionality and research and propose improvements as needed or to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data; and develop effective solutions.

Develop budgets and control expenditures.

Make oral and written presentations.

Be responsible for the development, maintenance, and preparation of records and reports.

Effectively represent the department and / or County as directed.

Work cooperatively with all levels of Department personnel, key stakeholders and the community-at-large.

ALLOWANCES

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE

100 per month expense allowance.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

96 hours per Fiscal Year.

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

Vision Insurance - VSP

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Insurance - Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24 / 7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND / OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682

Can you briefly provide a public health initiative you led and the impact it had on the community?

How would you prioritize public health programs and initiatives when resources may become limited?

Required Question

Salary : $125,050 - $152,235