Chief Deputy Director-Public Health Services

The San Joaquin County Public Health Services Department seeks a passionate, innovative, progressive leader to fill the role of Public Health Director. The Director will be responsible for leading, managing, and administering Public Health Services programs, functions, budgets and activities.

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.

• Plans, organizes, and directs Public Health Services programs, functions, budgets and activities; 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.
• Through subordinate managers and supervisors, manages the work activities and responsibilities assigned to Public Health Services staff; directs and administers personnel matters including employee selection, assignment, and evaluation; directs employee discipline as required; directs and oversees staff development and training.
• Directs the development and implementation of Public Health Services operational policies and procedures; administers programs in compliance with legal regulations and requirements; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed legislation as well as various regulations, policies, procedures, and other directives to determine impact on operations.
• Directs the development and administration of Public Health Services budgets and operating objectives; determines levels of service; analyzes services to ensure cost effectiveness and superior customer service.
• Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors and provides recommendations on matters germane to areas of assignment; confers with management staff on policies, procedures, and workload standards, and directs changes as needed; participates on task forces and committees; represents Public Health Services to outside agencies and the general public.
• Prepares, or directs the preparation of, complex narrative, statistical, and other management reports; designs grant projects, writes grant proposals, and implements and monitors grant projects.
• Directs and manages the effective development and utilization of technology to improve systems and processes; coordinates facility services including building and property maintenance, procurement and distribution of supplies, automotive fleet management, and insurance and liability programs.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relationships with federal, state and county officials, outside agencies, community groups, and the public; communicates and cooperates with other Health Care Services departments, fostering cooperation and avoiding duplication.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s degree in public health, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

 

Experience: Five years of senior-level management experience in a federal, state, or local public health department, or other research, epidemiological, or population-based health setting.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

License:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

The programs, services, and organization of a public health agency principles and practices of public administration, including effective organization, administration, fiscal management, procurement, facilities management, and supervision; trends of the field of public health, as well as social, political, and economic issues influencing program administration; methods of conducting research, performing statistical analyses, and gathering data; principles and practices of public relations; program and grant development; modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to assigned operations.

Plan, organize, direct and administer the operations, programs and services of a comprehensive public health agency in a cost-effective manner while also ensuring excellent customer service; efficiently and effectively apply the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration to understand, interpret, and manage fiscal, budgetary, recordkeeping, general services, and related administrative activities; provide appropriate and effective leadership and management over diverse staff teams, including subordinate managers and supervisors; exercise good judgment and make sound managerial decisions; exercise analytical and critical thinking to analyze complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions; understand, interpret, and apply legal codes, regulations, and rules pertaining to program operations; prepare and administer budgets, as well as fiscal and financial records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and deliver thorough and comprehensive written reports and give oral presentations to small and large groups; direct the utilization of complex automated systems and manage automation efforts, including the direction of systems development, maintenance, and operation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, including other County departments, external agencies, employees, community groups, and the general public.

Health Insurance:  San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit.  The benefits include the option of four medical plans: a Kaiser HMO plan, a Sutter Health Plus HMO plan, and two self-funded PPO plans called the Select Plan and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

 

Dental Insurance:  The County provides employees with a choice of four dental plans:  Three through Delta Dental and one through United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan.  The County pays the full premium for all but one Delta Dental Plan (Buy-up), which the employee pays a slightly higher cost. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance:  The County provides two vision plan options through Vision Service Plan (VSP).  There is no cost for the base plan at employee only coverage. The buy-up plan option has a slightly higher cost. dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits.

Life Insurance:  The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service:                   $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service:                   $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service:                 $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more:                           $10,000 

Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate.  Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000. 

125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan and dependent care costs. Annual limits are set by the IRS and may change each year. 

Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937.  Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information.  NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less.  Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. For members of this unit, the County shall make a contribution equal to 5% of the employee’s base salary to the deferred compensation plan. 

Vacation:  Maximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. 

Holiday:14 paid holidays per year. 

Administrative Leave:  Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees.  Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year. 

Vacation Cash-Outspan>  Members shall have the option of purchasing up to fifteen 8-hour days vacation time once each calendar year from the member’s accumulated vacation. 

Sick Leave:  12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.  Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue.  The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. 

Bereavement Leave:  3 days paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. 

Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range.  After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. 

Vehicle Allowance:  Members may elect to be provided with a county vehicle OR receive an allowance of $585.00 monthly.  Mileage is reimbursed at the rates allowed by the Internal Revenue Service if using own vehicle for travel for County business. 

Recruitment Incentives:  Upon the request of the Department Head and with the approval of the County Administrator or his designee, the following recruitment incentives may be provided: 

a) Reimbursement of moving expenses:  Actual documented cost of moving to a maximum of $5,000.  Costs may include moving expenses, interim housing, and travel expenses related to the move for the candidate and his/her family.  Any approved reimbursement shall be made contingent upon employment, in two incremental payments:  the first payment after six months of service, the second after twelve months of service.

b) Vacation Accrual Rate:  The San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate’s total years of public service.

c) Sick Leave:  If the candidate is leaving other employment to accept the San Joaquin County position, credit of the candidate’s actual unreimbursable sick leave hours from the candidate’s last agency will be a maximum of 160 hours.  Such hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County’s minimum sick leave cash out provisions.

Educational Reimbursement Program:  Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year.  Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.  Attorney members assigned to this unit may be reimbursed up to $520 as partial payment of California Bar Association dues, not to exceed actual amount of the dues. 

School Activities:  Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.