Deputy Health Services Director

DEFINITION Under general direction, to plan, organize, manage and supervise a variety of programs, services and functions of the Health Services Department; to assist with the development and administration of program budgets and grants; to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; to be responsible for the development and evaluation of programs and services, including those mandated by the State; to establish policies and goals for assigned programs within the general policies and goals of the Health Services Department; to work closely with other management staff to meet goals of the agency; to serve as a liaison with community, regional, or State agencies; and to perform related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a unique, management-level classification that is responsible for assisting with the management, supervision and coordination of functions and services of the Health Services Department, which includes working closely with other management staff to meet the goals of the department. The incumbent assists the Health Services Director with the overall management and administration of the department and may serve as the Health Services Director in the Director's absence, as needed. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Health Services Director. Manages the work of professional, technical, administrative support and extra help staff. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health administration, public administration, public health, nursing or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. AND

At least four (4) years of full-time professional experience working in public health, human services, or a directly related field that included evaluating, administering, and controlling a wide variety of complex programs, with at least three (3) years of high-level administrative or management experience in functional areas such as personnel, fiscal, or staff development. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. ADA Accommodations Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

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