ASST COUNTY HEALTH DEPT DIRECTOR-HLTH - 64028365

Requisition No: 847744 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ASST COUNTY HEALTH DEPT DIRECTOR-HLTH - 64028365

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64028365 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible management position assisting the Marion County Health Department Administrator in administering and managing DOH-Marion programs.  Specifically supervises the Administrative Services, Healthy Start, WIC, IT, Clinical Support and Personnel programs.  The incumbent exercises independent judgement in formulating or assisting polices and procedures that impact the entire department.  This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. 

Develops and articulates policy, goals, mission and objectives of the Marion CHD in conjunction with the Administrator and/or other senior staff members.  Works with Administrator to formulate current and long-range programs and plans.  Participates in activities to evaluate or improve services.  Prepares, reviews and presents data, information, reports, studies and research on administrative issues.  

Provides administrative direction for Program Managers and their departments within the Marion CHD.  Ensures implementation of all program responsibilities and adequate work performance standards.  Acts as a resource person to managers and other professionals on staff.  Evaluates departments on a periodic basis. 

Actively participates on Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for critical decision making regarding public health issues within the organization as well as those which impact the community. 

Oversees coordination of the Marion CHD annual budget (approximately $19,000,000) and budget monitoring process, control disbursement of approved funds, and financial reporting, including but not limited to significant budget variances in revenues and expenditures and their corrective actions in coordination with the Administrator and the Program Managers.  Serves as a contract manager and/or contract administrator for Marion CHD, overseeing contracts when needed.   

Ensures Finance and Accounting complies with DOH guidelines.  Plans, develops and implements administrative service programs for the efficient and effective operation of the total organization.  Oversees daily activities and operations of the Administrative Services Division, to include business office (budget, fiscal and billing units), information technology, vital statistics, general services, information security, contract management, leases and records management. 

Supervises WIC & Nutrition Director, and Office Operations Director.  Provides oversight and guidance of administrative operations in clinics. Monitors clinic standards.  Instrumental in evaluating quality assurance, clinic flow, staffing, budget, and customer service. 

Direction includes supervising, planning, monitoring, evaluating, and managing the division’s performance to ensure high-quality support services are provided to customers.  Oversees development, planning, organization, implementation, and maintenance of administrative operating procedures to ensure strategic administrative objectives are met.  Administers, interprets, and explains policies, rules, regulations, and laws. 

Works with Regional Human Resources Hub on Labor Relations or general personnel issues.  Reviews documentation and assists with investigative interviews, predetermination conferences as requested by Administrator and/or Hub.

Directly supervisors the HR liaison for Marion CHD.  Works with supervisors on recruitment, classification and provides coaching and resources for personnel issues.  Ensures vacant positions are filled timely.  Ensures timesheets are approved timely.  

Maintains accountability and ensures responsibility to state and local government, as well as the community served, in making the most effective and efficient use of resources.  Implements policies and directives of the Administrators, State Health Office, the state Legislature, within the financial capabilities of the County Health Department.  Maintains good working relationships with the Board of County Commissioner staff, including administrator’s office, human services, facilities management and fleet maintenance.  Acts as advocate for the Marion CHD at meetings and conferences in conjunction with and/or absence of the Administrator. 

Participates in community coalitions and partnerships as directed by the Administrator.  Maintains good working relationships with community partners of the local public health system.  Serves as the delegated authority when the administrator is out.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business administration and organizational management. 
• Financial Resource management skills.
• Effective human resources skills (guide, direct, motivate, set and monitor performance standards, discipline)
• Knowledge of methods of research and analysis, work standards, and work simplification
• Ability to exercise judgment weighing the costs and benefits of a potential action
• Ability to establish long range objectives
• Ability to speak effectively to convey information
• Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees.
• Ability to obtain and analyze facts and precedents in making administrative decisions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to implement ideas and manage change
• Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to others
• Effective time management skills 

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

5 years experience in managing budgets and financial reports

5 years experience in a management leadership role

Experience collaborating with government officials or other stakeholders to promote public health initiatives

Experience developing and implementing strategic plans

Experience managing public health programs or services

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field

Preferred - 

Master's Degree

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1801 SE 32nd Avenue

Ocala, FL 34471

The Benefits of Working for the State of 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

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

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.