Job Summary
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Under direction of the Director of Community Services and Public Health, this position serves as the senior management deputy with executive-level responsibility for the administration of the Clark County Public Health
Department. Manages the day-to-day operations of assigned programs and services, including, but not limited to, food safety, emergency preparedness, infectious diseases, healthy communities, child and family health,
on-site septic systems, drinking water and well programs, and manages the department in the absence of, or at the request of the Director. Supervises program managers and professional staff; oversees planning, resource allocation, performance measurement, and compliance with Federal, State, and local funding requirements; and manages the Department in the absence of, or at the request of, the Director.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the second-in-command management classification within the Public Health Department. The Deputy Director Public Health is distinguished from Division Managers (Program Manager IIIs) by department-wide management authority; from the Director of Community Services and Public Health by the absence of ultimate department-head authority and Chief Medical Officer responsibilities; from the Deputy Health Officer by the operational and administrative management focus rather than clinical and medical-officer focus.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in public health or a related field, including supervision of managers, division leaders, or equivalent professional staff.
• Special Qualifications:
Valid driver's license. Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties
as assigned.
• Manages day-to-day operations of the department. Supports Public Health Services managers and staff in responding to issues and emergencies, developing and executing solutions, and maintaining
reliable and effective operations.
• Oversees development, revision and maintenance of departmental operating policies and procedures; submits proposals for new policies and regulations to department director for approval.
• Oversees implementation of department strategic plan; directs resource allocation across service areas; and establishes and monitors performance measures, outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other County departments. Assigns staff to serve as liaisons with County departments and ensures effective interdepartmental coordination.
• Selects, trains, supervises, coaches, and evaluates assigned managers and staff; addresses performance issues; implements corrective action and discipline consistent with County policies and collective bargaining agreements; and supports managers in effective personnel practices.
• Serves as the department’s liaison with the Human Resources Department. Serves on labor negotiation teams as management representative.
• Serves as the department's Public Records Officer and ensures compliance with applicable public records laws and records retention requirements.
• Serves as department’s HIPAA administrator.
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• Leads department-wide projects assigned by the Director and works with managers to lead community-based teams focused on public health work; presents action recommendations or reports to Director, Public Health Advisory Council, Board of Health as needed.
• Ensures departmental emergency preparedness and readiness; serves in a command position within the Incident Command System as required.
• Oversees grant and…