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ALAMOSA COUNTY, Public Health Director, Public Health Department
REPORTS TO : County Administrator & Board of Health
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
SALARY : $85,000-$95,000 DOE
DATE ADOPTED : June, 2024
CLOSE DATE : July 19, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
Public Health is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work and play in Alamosa County, by providing foundational public health services. The Public Health Director organizes and directs the services, operations, fiscal and administrative functions of Alamosa County Public Health Department. Primary sections include San Luis Valley Home Health Agency, Disease Control and Prevention, Regional Environmental Health Program, Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), Immunizations, Maternal and Child Health and other Core Public Health. Director ensures efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities and time and accomplishes short-term and long-range planning. Director also maintains sound organizational practices, controls costs, directs all departmental operations, assures proper distribution of assets and liabilities, assignments of grants and contracts and negotiation of agreements. Position reports directly to the County Administrator and is governed by the Board of County Commissioners, who also serve as the County Board of Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : ( The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
Knowledge:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement. It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
REPORTS TO : County Administrator & Board of Health
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
SALARY : $85,000-$95,000 DOE
DATE ADOPTED : June, 2024
CLOSE DATE : July 19, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
Public Health is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work and play in Alamosa County, by providing foundational public health services. The Public Health Director organizes and directs the services, operations, fiscal and administrative functions of Alamosa County Public Health Department. Primary sections include San Luis Valley Home Health Agency, Disease Control and Prevention, Regional Environmental Health Program, Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), Immunizations, Maternal and Child Health and other Core Public Health. Director ensures efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities and time and accomplishes short-term and long-range planning. Director also maintains sound organizational practices, controls costs, directs all departmental operations, assures proper distribution of assets and liabilities, assignments of grants and contracts and negotiation of agreements. Position reports directly to the County Administrator and is governed by the Board of County Commissioners, who also serve as the County Board of Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : ( The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
- Plan, organize and utilize agency staff to meet program needs.
- Work collaboratively to meet the community health needs of the County residents.
- Prioritize program services in the context of agency resources, statutory obligation, and internal capacity.
- Actively participate in Public Health emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities as required by state statute.
- Assist in developing County emergency plan.
- Promote positive community awareness regarding the services available.
- Supervise programs to ensure quality of care and agency standards.
- Lead Public Health contract procurement process.
- Ensure communication and coordination with other San Luis Valley local public health agencies and health care facilities, especially for delivery of regional services.
- Oversee compliance with federal, state and local requirements that govern home health care, core public health services, and environmental health.
- Interpret state and federal orders and guidance.
- Issue public health orders as needed to prevent spread of disease.
- Serve as County Health Officer and report to the Board of Health/Board of Alamosa County Commissioners as often as necessary.
- Update agency policies and procedures as needed.
- Prepare and monitor department and program budgets and assure compliance within the budgetary guidelines.
- Attend meetings and educational programs at the local and state level.
- Maintain NIMS certification to serve in an Incident Command role as necessary to ensure public health and safety within the jurisdiction during emergency and recovery phases of incidents with a public health component.
- Actively participate in San Luis Valley Public Health Partnership.
- Maintain a relationship with the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials (CALPHO).
- Directly supervises mid-level supervisors who oversee: Public Health, Regional Environmental Health, Regional Emergency Preparedness & Response, Home Health, and Finance Programs/Office Management.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County and agency policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Facilitates two-way communication with staff regarding policy making, problem solving and interpreting new regulations and procedures; and development and/or implementation of procedures to carry out established policies.
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or related discipline, with five years related administrative experience in the last ten years or MD/DO preferably with board certification in private medicine.
- Candidate shall have two years’ experience supervising public health professionals, and at least one year of supervisory experience in home care or a closely related health program.
- If candidate is a nurse or physician, he/she shall have a license to practice in Colorado within six months of hire.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
Knowledge:
- Core Public Health
- Understanding of staff development.
- Relationship building.
- Developing budgets and reading financial reports.
- State and Federal regulations related to Public Health, Environmental Health and Home Health.
- Grant application, management and reporting.
- Proficient in verbal and non-verbal communication in English
- Bilingual- Spanish desired, not required
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, profession journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Practiced in writing reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures
- Grant writing and reporting
- Competent to present information to the public and stakeholders
- Computer literacy
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with the healthcare community and other stakeholders
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to travel if necessary
- Ability to adapt work schedule to meet all the obligations of the position
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County
- Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation.
___________________________________________________________________________
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement. It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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