County Hlth Departmnt Administrator-Hlth

Requisition No: 870518
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

COUNTY HLTH DEPARTMNT ADMINISTRATOR-HLTH
- Pay Plan: SMS
Position Number:
Salary: $125,000 - $200,000
Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2026

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an experienced and visionary public health leader to serve as the County Health Department Administrator/Director for St. Johns County. This executive-level position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for one of Florida’s 67 County Health Departments, ensuring the delivery of essential public health services and programs that protect and promote the health of all residents.

• Direct and oversee a comprehensive portfolio of public health programs, including:
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Environmental Public Health
  • Community Health Initiatives
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Vital Statistics
• Manage resources effectively, including an annual operating budget of approximately $8.4 million and a dedicated team of 64 full-time staff.
• Provide strategic direction to senior leadership and managers to ensure alignment with state and county objectives.
• Advise County Administration, elected officials, and community partners on public health policies, emerging issues, and program development.
• Foster partnerships with government agencies, private organizations, community stakeholders, and staff to strengthen public health infrastructure and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while promoting innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.

• Link persons to care/services
• Inform and educate
• Prevent epidemics and disease spread
• Protect against environmental hazards
• Prevent injuries
• Promote healthy behaviors
• Respond to disasters and support recovery

• A deep passion for public health and prevention.
• Proven expertise in core public health practices and emergency preparedness.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• A commitment to community engagement and partnership development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

A preferred Director candidate is a physician who currently holds, or is eligible for, a Florida medical license (Chapters 458 or 459, Florida Statutes) and has five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory. Salary range: $170,000–$200,000 annually.

A preferred Administrator candidate has:

• A Master’s degree in behavioral or social science, business administration, health administration, nursing, public administration, public health, or a related field and five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields and seven years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory.

St. Augustine, Florida

Working for the State of Florida includes a highly competitive compensation package and a comprehensive set of benefits:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition waivers, and more

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Security and drug screening details:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for the background check. A successful drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Eligibility:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System (SSS) before…