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Health Services Director

Job Description:

HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

DEFINITION

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the activities, programs, and services of the Health Services Department including Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Administration and Veterans Services, Jail Medical, and Tobacco Control Program; is responsible for fiscal management, personnel management, program planning, program evaluation, and public relations; represents department activities, programs, and services with community organizations and other governmental agencies including the role of Commissioner for the First 5 Lake County; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This single-position, top-level management class has overall management responsibility for the Health Services Department. The incumbent has the responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and supervising the programs, functions, and services of the Health Services Department, including Public Health and Environmental Health. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives policy direction from the Chief Administrative Officer on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the programs, activities, and services of the Health Services Department, based on policy direction provided by the Board of Supervisors, federal requirements, and state regulations and policies. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with the Public Health Officer, providing administrative guidance and coordination, working in partnership to determine priorities, resource allocations, and budget. Monitors County department activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and contract provisions. Has responsibility for enforcement of public health and environmental health laws and regulations.

Provides expertise on health services problems and issues for County management, staff, and elected officials and groups. Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues. Develops and implements department goals, objectives, and policies. Plans, organizes, coordinates through subordinate managers and supervisors, the provision of services.

Serves as Commissioner for the First5 Lake County and acts as personnel management for that staff. Counsels department staff as warranted by problems and circumstances. Coordinates department functions and services development with other County departments. Prepares and oversees the preparation of a variety of reports and presentations.

Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates the effect of federal, state, and local legislation, rules, policies, and procedures on health services programs and initiates appropriate compliance actions. Hires, supervises, evaluates, and ensures proper training of department staff in accordance with County personnel rules. Oversees department program planning and evaluation. Directs the gathering of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of department reports. Explains and interprets rules and regulations concerning the administration of the health services programs. Represents the department with the public, community organizations, and other government jurisdictions.

Oversees Emergency Preparedness planning, exercising, and training. Plans, reviews, monitors, approves, and administers the department's budgets; controls fiscal expenditures and revenues. Submits budget requests to the County Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors, providing accompanying justification. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of health services program design, planning, quality improvements, and current trends in delivery health systems.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Health and human services problems and issues and the relationship thereof to the development and delivery of programs and services. Federal, state, and local laws, and regulations applicable to the delivery of health services, environmental services, and department functions. Goals and purposes of public health services programs.
• Public personnel management. Principles, techniques, and practices of effective program administration. Budget development and expenditure control. Available community resources for health services. Health service problems and issues and the relationship thereof to the development and delivery of programs and services.
• Written and oral communications skills. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.
• Ability to: Plan, organize, and manage the functions and programs of the Health Services Department. Effectively represent the Health Services Department in contact with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government organizations. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and the County. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply a variety of federal, state, and local policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Establish program goals and objectives. Develop a budget and control expenditures. Develop and maintain program evaluation systems and implement changes to improve program efficiency. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health administration, public administration, public health, nursing or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred. AND Five (5) years of full-time professional experience working in a public or private agency public health program, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory capacity. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Is on-call 24/7 for Bevins building: alarms, vaccination units, generator system, complaints, incidents. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

Requirements:

Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health administration, public administration, public health, nursing or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred. AND Five (5) years of full-time professional experience working in a public or private agency public health program, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory capacity. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Application Procedures:

To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.