Under administrative direction, assists the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services (PHS) and/or Public Health Officer in directing and administering the Public Health Services Division of the Health Care Services Agency; directs and manages a major section and/or an assigned group of PHS programs; and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Senior Deputy Director-Public Health Services is a single-position, at-will class that is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service system. The incumbent reports to Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services and performs a broad spectrum of senior-level managerial duties within Public Health Services and is responsible for leading, administering, and directing assigned budgets, functions, and activities and ensuring their compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the policies established by the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services, the Director of Health Care Services, the County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors. The incumbent is expected to model a strong work ethic and leadership skills, including accountability for themselves and others. The incumbent interfaces extensively with external agencies and may represent the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services in his/her absence.
TYPICAL DUTIES
This specification is a general guideline for the class. The statements below are not restrictive, and the responsibilities and duties assigned to a position in this class may expand beyond those identified in the specification.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services with the administration of PHS programs; plans, organizes and directs the activities, functions, and budgets of one or more major sections and/or programs of the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Division of Health Care Services; develops and recommends operational objectives; directs operations to maximize efficiency, improve service levels, reduce administrative and service provision costs, and ensure effective utilization of available resources; exercises good judgment and makes sound business decisions in managing activities; provides strategic leadership through communication, demonstration, and accomplishment of the organizational mission, vision, and values.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services with strategic planning and the development and provision of population health, such as: health promotion, quality improvement initiatives, Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, and Public Health Accreditation.
Through subordinate managers and supervisors, directs and manages the work activities of a multi-disciplinary staff; monitors staff work activities and responsibilities; directs and administers personnel matters, including employee selection, assignment, and evaluation; directs and reviews employee discipline as required; directs and oversees staff development training.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services with the development, implementation, and establishment of departmental policies and procedures; administers programs in compliance with legal regulations and requirements; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed federal, state, and local legislation, policies, procedures and other directives to determine impact on assigned operations; implements appropriate intradepartmental compliance procedures.
Leads or assists with the preparation, presentation, and administration of departmental budgets; analyzes fiscal information and recommends cost efficiency options and appropriate levels of service.
Designs grant projects, writes grant proposals, and implements and monitors grant projects.
Assists with the effective development and utilization of technology to improve departmental systems and processes.
Analyzes and summarizes complex narrative information and statistical data; prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence for County management as well as federal, state, or other external agencies; prepares Board of Supervisors’ reports and related documents; makes presentations to groups and individuals, including boards and commissions.
Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relationships with federal, state and county officials, other counties, community groups, and the public; meets and confers with various agents to negotiate effective solutions to difficult problems; coordinates the provision of departmental services as assigned.
Attends meetings and conferences; including meetings of the Board of Supervisors; participates on committees and task forces pertaining to issues germane to the department; may represent Public Health Services and/or Health Care Services with outside agencies and the general public; may meet and confer with various agents to negotiate effective solutions to difficult problems; represents the Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services in his/her absence as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public health, health administration, business administration, public administration, nursing, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of experience managing a public health program or service.
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles and practices of public health administration, including effective organization, administration, fiscal management, and supervision; principles and practices of organizational behavior; typical organizational structures, business methods, procedures, rules, regulations and standards common to public health departments in the State of California; trends in the field of public health, as well as social, political, and economic issues influencing program administration; methods of conducting research; project management; program and grant development; short- and long-range planning methods; customer service; modern office automation technology and software relevant to assigned operations.
ABILITY
Assist with planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and administering the operations, programs, and services of a compressive public health agency in a cost-effective manner, while ensuring excellent customer service; provide appropriate and effective leadership and management of diverse staff teams, including subordinate managers and supervisors; work collaboratively with staff, other departments, and pertinent stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes; exercise good judgment and make sound managerial decisions; exercise analytical and critical thinking to evaluate complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions; understand, interpret and apply complex rules and regulations pertaining to assigned operations; analyze and implement program mandates and work within federal, state, or other types of regulatory systems; formulate and present short- and long-range plans; recommend the development and utilization of effective automated systems; prepare and administer annual budgets and financial and statistical records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; lead or assist with the development and utilization of complex automated systems, including systems maintenance and operation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the general public, public health staff, advocacy groups, and other departments and agencies both internal and external to San Joaquin County government.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical/Mental Requirements: Mobility—frequent operation of a data entry device; frequent sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time; occasional driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting—frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 5 to 30 pounds; Visual—constant use of good overall vision and reading/close-up work; constant reading of computer screens; frequent use of color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Dexterity—frequent reaching, grasping; repetitive motion, and writing; Hearing/Talking—frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological—frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; deal with emergency situations, exposure to trauma, grief, death; occasional exposure to hazardous materials; Special Requirements—some assignments may require working weekends/nights; working alone; Environmental—occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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