Community Health Director

Compensation Range

$111,363.20 - $155,916.80

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Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, this position directs the operations of the Community Health Division for the Health Department. This includes grant writing and management, writing and editing reports and media releases, public speaking, managing budgets and workplans, and staff supervision and leadership. As a member of the executive management team, provides leadership and support to the Executive Director in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the department, monitor and develop the annual budget for the Community Health Division, and assure quality and management of core public health functions and training of staff. The position also serves as the Accreditation Coordinator for the department and maintains national public health accreditation with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Works closely with the Public Information Officer for the Board of County Commissioners on media and public relations. Supervises all Community Health program staff, including other positions as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health as well as at 5+ years in a management role. Experience with comprehensive public health education/prevention programs is highly desired as is the ability to measure program effectiveness and return on investment. Grant writing/management and budget development and tracking is a plus.

Interviews for this position will begin in January 2026.

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Job Description

Budget and Staff Management, Organizational Responsibilities - 50%

• Prepare and monitor the Community Health budget, grants, and contracts; review and approve staff budget requests; assist in negotiating budgets and contract requirements; identify and asses potential funding opportunities; assure proposals for funding are in alignment with program and department priorities; manage programs within budget constraints.

• Assess staffing needs; identify appropriate sources of funding; justify staffing requirements; establish staff positions; prepare job descriptions, recruit, and hire staff; orient and initiate trainings for staff; develop, communicate, and monitor work assignments; monitor staff personnel issues; conduct performance appraisal; provide guidance and feedback to staff; support, coach, and provide professional development for staff.

• Support management team when performance concerns are identified; work collaboratively with staff to develop clear, constructive, and goal-oriented improvement plans; provide consistent guidance and encouragement to help employees meet performance expectations and achieve professional success.

• Oversee the development, implementation, data analysis, and report writing of the Community Health Assessment (CHA), and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Oversee CHIP planning process to determine the community needs for Weld County; assist with the identification of primary focus areas for improvement and primary target audiences by needs; develop and maintain community partnerships; identify gaps in services and assess availability of resources to address needs.

• Direct and coordinate the department’s national public health accreditation process, annual report, and reaccreditation process with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), coordinate and chair the departments performance management workgroup which addresses Quality Improvement (QI), the QI Plan, and the department’s Workforce Development Plan.

• In consultation with the Executive Director, establish overarching division goals and develop strategies to achieve division goals. Develop metrics to track progress on division goals and to illustrate the “return on investment” for the division.

• Conduct activities within the financial and operational plan of WCDPHE and Weld County. Follow the directions/recommendations/positions set forth by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners.

• Use exceptional customer service skills to respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities, and represent WCDPHE in order to promote and maintain a positive public health image and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

Communication and Partnerships External to the Organization - 50%

• Assess and monitor community health education needs and priorities; articulate, develop, and recommend evidence-based approaches to public health promotion, disease prevention and control. Demonstrate knowledge of program-specific content areas to serve as a resource for health department staff and the public.

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of all Community Health programs. Act as an advocate for Communit