Public Health Division Chief - Strategy and Business Development*

The Job

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE*

3.0% Effective February 25, 2025

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently recruiting for a Public Health Division Chief who will, under administrative direction, plan, organize, and implement State and department-led initiatives, oversee contracts and grants and provide project management of new and high-profile initiatives.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, and implement assigned programs as directed by the Public Health Director, Assistant Directors, and/or Health Officer.
• Direct through subordinate managers, major service areas of public health; collaborate with managers to plan for programs within assigned specialty area, to include outlining goals, evaluating methods and procedures, assessing results, and planning future programs.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate program managers, program coordinators, and staff; direct staff training, assignment, and evaluations; direct recruitment, interview, and selection of staff; set program performance standards and conduct supervisory staff evaluations
• Coordinate services between sections, divisions, and programs.
• Represent the department at various community and professional staff meetings.
• Occasionally respond to night and weekend calls.
  
  

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Division Chief job description.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .

• Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicant must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbent may be required to use personal vehicle for such travel; mileage reimbursement is available. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Overnight and/or out-of-state travel may be required.

Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicant must meet both of the following education and experience requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Public Health, Public/Business Administration, Health Administration, Health Science, or closely related field of study.

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Option 1: Three (3) years of experience managing a Public Health program. Qualifying experience must include full-scope supervisory experience and oversight of program budget, policies, and procedures for a Public Health Department.

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Option 2: Four (4) years of experience managing a government agency program (e.g., federal, state, county, local/city agencies) community health organization or closely related agency. Qualifying experience must include full-scope supervisory experience and primary oversight of program budget, policies, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A Master's degree, or higher, in a qualifying field,
• Experience managing or working in a local or State government agency,
• Experience developing tools to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, monitoring program compliance, and developing program corrective action plans, and
• Experience acting as a representative/liaison for an agency, working with governmental boards, commissions, or other public agencies.
  
  

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, December 6, 2024 . Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application materials. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed information on the application and in your responses to each item on the supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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