Deputy Commissioner, Operations Manager II (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$107,187.00 – $176,715.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$107,187.00 - $141,950.00 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner to lead the Division of Population Health and Disease Prevention. Founded in 1793, BCHD is the oldest health department in the country, with around 800 employees and an annual budget of around $200 million, that aims to protect health, eliminate disparities, and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community through education, advocacy, and direct service delivery. BCHD’s wide-ranging responsibilities include maternal and child health, youth wellness, school health, aging services, animal control, restaurant inspections, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, STI/HIV treatment, and acute and chronic disease prevention. This senior management position will lead a talented team responsible for the public health vision and strategy for preventing and addressing challenges related to mental health and substance use in Baltimore City.

Essential Functions

Critical activities of this division include:       

• Leading a division with an annual budget exceeding $75 million and 270 staff, delivering public health services to clinics for HIV, Hepatitis C, TB, and other sexually transmitted infections, prevention programs, Ryan White initiatives, Community Risk Reduction Services, disease monitoring and investigation, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.
• Managing Assistant Commissioners and program managers, overseeing budget planning and execution, directing policy, coordinating with the Commissioner, engaging with funders, and representing the Health Department to City, State, and Federal officials.   
• Overseeing the Ryan White Planning Council Support Office (PCSO) staff, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure effective administrative support for the Planning Council.
• Supporting PCSO efforts to maintain compliance with HRSA requirements for Ryan White funding.  
• Responsible for executive management of the division, including developing and implementing department wide strategic planning of all administrative and programmatic functions including by not limited to planning, administering, supervising, and evaluating public health programs and activities of the Population Health and Disease Prevention Bureau. 
• Responsible for setting the Population Health and Disease Prevention Bureau’s programmatic goals and monitoring program productivity through outcome-focused reports.
• Addressing public health issues that may impact Population Health programs by collaborating across health department programs to deliver comprehensive patient services. 
• Providing financial oversight for the bureau’s programs.
• Establishing the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility by meeting budget targets.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial data to inform decisions on FTEs, staffing, and operational budgets.
• Assists in developing solicitations, RFPs, and RFQs.  
• Participating in public health emergency response duties as assigned, consistent with job classification and training provided in response to natural disasters and threats to public health.   

The incumbent will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent will also work closely with and collaborate with the Deputy Commissioners for Public Behavioral Health, Aging and Community Support, and Youth Wellness and Community Health, as well as the Chief Epidemiologist.