Deputy Director Public Health
Core
Senior management deputy with executive-level responsibility for the administration of the Clark County Public Health Department, managing day-to-day operations of assigned programs and services.
Role type
Senior management deputy (executive-level)
Builds
Public health programs and services (food safety, emergency preparedness, infectious diseases, healthy communities, child and family health, septic systems, drinking water)
Domain
Public health administration
Required skills
Executive leadership, organizational management, supervision of managers, strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, financial management, resource allocation, performance measurement, grant administration, emergency preparedness, interdepartmental coordination, labor relations, public records management, HIPAA administration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of social determinants of health, Washington State Department of Health programs, complex political environment navigation, data analysis for decision-making
Technologies
Standard office equipment, computer systems
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the department; oversee development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures; direct resource allocation and monitor performance measures; select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned managers and staff; serve as department's liaison with Human Resources and labor negotiation teams; serve as Public Records Officer and HIPAA administrator; lead department-wide projects and community-based teams; ensure emergency preparedness and serve in command positions within the Incident Command System; oversee grant and contract development and compliance; represent the Department in state, regional, and county working groups; support budget development and administration; ensure programs are culturally responsive; serve as acting department head in director's absence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC