Job Posting: Health & Human Services Assistant Program Director

POSITION INFORMATION

The Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Program Director is an unclassified management position that reports directly to the Deputy Director of HHS - Administrative Services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent management skills and will perform the most complex administrative, fiscal, and contract management responsibilities. In addition to possessing the minimum education and experience, the HHS Assistant Program Director – Administrative Services will be flexible, patient, and politically savvy.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to balance the competing needs and priorities of the HHS Department, County Executive Office, Board of Supervisors, Auditor-Controller’s Office, clients, contractors, vendors, and community partners; will be an accomplished communicator accustomed to making presentations in front of large groups; and will possess superb interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the public, staff, elected officials, department heads, government agencies, and community groups. In addition to outstanding written communication skills, the candidate must have a thorough understanding of the applicable laws and regulations related to the fiscal, administrative, and business management functions assigned to HHS Administrative Services. It is expected that the selected individual will bring a passion for customer service and a desire to remove barriers to optimize team performance.

A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in business administration, accountancy, finance, public administration, or the assigned area of expertise or related field is preferred. Experience in leadership, governmental accounting, contract administration, civil rights, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is also desired.

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants for Safety Sensitive positions may need to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse and/or provide electronic consent for Placer County to review their records before an offer of employment can be made.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Andrea Hamilton, Administrative Technician, at ahamilton@placer.ca.gov or by phone at (530) 886-4664.