Department: Public Health Division: Environmental Division Closing Date: 9/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Please be advised this position may close on or after 8/26/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Summary: Performs high-level professional, leadership, management, and administrative duties in the planning, coordinating, and direction of the assigned Division of El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH). Stays current with emerging public health issues and evidence-based best practices to promote and protect the health of the community. May be assigned to the Data Analytics and Communication, Clinical Services, Community Health Promotion, or Environmental Health Services Division.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

-Serves as a member of the Public Health Executive Team. Responsible for the overall direction and strategic planning of the assigned Division. Advises the Executive Director and Executive Team in matters concerning program objectives, program concerns, emerging issues, public health trends, and service needs and gaps within the community. -Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates strategic planning initiatives and the necessary resources to accomplish those plans in accordance with the agency's Strategic Plan and mission, vision, and values. -Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the assigned Division. -Directs the development of long-range Division goals and program plans, reports the progress of division programs, and leads Division efforts to implement effective program evaluation, planning, coordination and integration, performance management, and quality improvement efforts. -Conducts performance evaluations and empowers staff by providing leadership and mentorship; motivates employees to achieve optimum productivity; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process. Determines ongoing training needs and ensures proper training and cross-training is provided. -Develops and manages the Division budget. Provides fiscal oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets for assigned areas; provides budgetary projections and recommendations related to programs and projects, staff allocations, and contract budgets. Reviews and approves program expenditures. Identifies and evaluates grant and additional funding opportunities for the agency. -Seeks opportunities to promote health equity in our communities through Division programs and collaboration with other divisions across EPCPH. -Responsible for proactive and timely responses to emerging issues and public health topics. Collaborates with the communications staff to inform and educate the community via media outlets, online platforms, and traditional tactics. -Develops strong community partnerships. Coordinates activities and collaborates with other County departments, state agencies, and community service groups. Represents the agency on community and state advisory and planning boards; participates in various agency and community committees or special projects, particularly as they relate to health services. -Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities. Promotes public health within the community. -Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. -Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Knowledge and understanding of principles, practices, techniques, and procedures related to public health, health planning and education, management, and public administration. -Knowledge and understanding of vulnerable populations and barriers to health. -Acquires and maintains complex and technical knowledge of new and emerging public health trends, Public Health 3.0, best practices, olicies, programs, stakeholders, and other information as necessary to support the achievement of the agency's goals. -Knowledge of strategic planning, research, and evaluation methods. -Knowledge of grant processes including grant writing, reports, and researching funding sources. -Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures. -Must possess strong project management skills and the ability to communicate, motivate, and organize multiple projects and personnel, frequently under deadline pressure. -Ability to prepare multi-million-dollar budgets and administer grants and contracts. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment. -Ability to formulate plans, policies, and procedures. -Demonstrated ability to establish, develop, and sustain cooperative, professional relationships with a variety of local, state, and regional organizations including governmental and regulatory agencies and community-based organizations. Ability to provide excellent customer service. -Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Must possess a high level of analytical ability required to identify, develop, and select alternative solutions to complex issues. -Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to prepare reports, provide direction, and make presentations to a variety of audiences. -Ability to supervise and mentor management, professional, and support staff productively and positively. Ability to objectively evaluate the performance of staff. -Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information. -Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with people acting under stress.