ASST COUNTY HEALTH DEPT DIRECTOR-HLTH - 64028365

Requisition No: 865194 

Agency: Department of Health

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

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64028365 

Salary:  $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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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, WIC, IT, Clinical Support and Personnel programs.  The incumbent exercises independent judgement in formulating or assisting policies 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 State Human Resources office on Labor Relations or general personnel issues.  Reviews documentation and assists with investigative interviews, predetermination conferences as requested by Administrator and/or Office.

 

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