Public Health Manager

All interested applicants must apply through the county's website at by 5/20/2016. Do not apply through this posting.

This position is located in Chaska, MN.

At the direction of the Health and Human Services Division Director, the applicant will develop department direction, vision, goals, policies and procedures; plan, direct, administer, organize and coordinate county-wide public health programs; set department priorities; develop, monitor and revise the department budget; ensure that legal mandates are met; and function as the point person for crisis management and communication in an emergency situation.

The applicant will serve as the appointed Community Health Services Administrator and periodically brief County Board on matters pertaining to community health.

• Manage the Public Health Department and develop a strategic plan linked to the County's Strategic Plan.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the department.
• Assure a competent workforce in adequate numbers.
• Perform supervisory functions: hire, transfer, discipline, suspend, and discharge employees.
• 24/7 on‑call response; execute incident command structure during disaster; manage the Division response, training, and staff competency in response to natural disaster or health threat events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Methods, principles and practices of program development.
• Developing community collaborations.
• Resource development.
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Principles and methods of public health and best practices.
• Principles of leadership.
• Budget planning, grant application administration and supervision of personnel.
• Development of data systems.
• Principles of administration.
• Budgetary planning.
• Administration and management of personnel.
• Wide‑scale public communications.
• Negotiated preparation and administration of contracts.
• Risk and crisis management and communication.
• Data practices and HIPAA compliance.

• Portable electronic equipment
• Telephone, fax machine, copier, printer
• Calculator, emergency call systems
• Computer and software applications
• Miscellaneous department tools, materials and equipment, including personal protective equipment

• Grant writing and resource management
• Multiple computer applications
• National Incident Management System
• Contract negotiations and management
• Strong public speaking skills, especially during emergencies
• Oral and written communications, use of media
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with public, county employees, government agencies and community organizations
• Supervising and directing public health professionals and support staff
• Directing multiple programs under tight time constraints
• Command and direction while maintaining composure during crisis, adversity and emergency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Communication, Safety/Health, Emergency Management or a related field.
• Must meet minimum qualifications for appointment as CHS Administrator:
  • A baccalaureate or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity, or be registered as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian in Minnesota and have two years of public health experience.
  • A master's or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and one year of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
  • A baccalaureate or higher degree and four years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Three years of previous related work experience.
• Three years of paid work experience supervising staff.
• Licenses/certifications required:
  • MN Driver's License or evidence of mobility.
  • FEMA Certifications IS100, IS200, and IS700 or ability to obtain within two months.