County Hlth Departmnt Administrator-Hlth

Requisition No: 870518

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

COUNTY HLTH DEPARTMNT ADMINISTRATOR-HLTH -

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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 delivery of essential public health services and programs that protect and promote the health of all residents.

A s the lead public health official in the county, you will:

• 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.

Our team includes Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Dieticians, Epidemiologists, Disease Intervention Specialists, Environmental Specialists, and Administrative Professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 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 that currently holds, or is eligible for, a Florida medical license (Chapters 458 or 459, Florida Statutes) and five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory.

The salary range for a Director candidate is $170,000 to $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 related field and five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory OR
• 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.

The salary range for an Administrator candidate is $125,000 to $145,000 annually.

Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

• Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration:
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

St. Augustine, Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

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

Security background check, drug screening, and direct deposit are required. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Social Security Number will be required for background check. Completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption.

Retirees of the Florida Retirement System:
Check with FRS regarding benefits if re-employed.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.…