Director Public Health Program Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Company Description

All interested applicants must apply through the county's website at http://www.co.carver.mn.us by 5/20/2016.

Do not apply through this posting - please follow the link above to apply.

This position is located in Chaska, MN

Carver County, Minnesota is located just southwest of the "Twin Cities" of Minneapolis and St. Paul.  It is the least populated of the seven metro counties, but is the state's fourth fastest growing county as well.  The estimated 2006 population of 86,236 is expected to more than double by 2030.  It is geographically one of the metro area's smallest counties, but takes great pride in being an upscale community with beautiful natural surroundings.  Our county offers the ideal combination of a picturesque setting and an attractive professional opportunity.

The county is comprised of the following cities and townships:

 

Cities:

Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, Watertown

Townships

Benton, Camden, Dahlgren, Hancock, Hollywood, Laketown, San Francisco, Watertown, Waconia, Young America

Carver County is home to an array of recreational activities, including renowned golf courses, beautiful pristine lakes, and miles of hiking and biking trails with some of the most breathtaking parks. 

While Carver County is preparing for forward momentum and explosive growth through 2030, we are steeped in a rich history which represents the culture, passion, and pride that has made our county what it is today.  These attributes come together to make Carver County the best place to live, work and play.

Job Description

At the direction of the Health and Human Services Division Director, develops department direction, vision, goals, policies and procedures; plans, directs, administers, organizes, and coordinates the County-wide public health programs; sets department priorities; develops, monitors and revises the department budget; ensures that legal mandates are met; functions as the "point person" for crisis management and communication in an emergency situation or event, causing a health threat. Serves as the appointed Community Health Services (CHS) Administrator, and periodically briefs County Board on matters pertaining to community health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the Public Health Department; develops strategic plan linked to the County's Strategic Plan.
Ensures regulatory compliance for the department.
Assures a competent workforce in adequate numbers.
Performs supervisory functions: hires, transfers, disciplines, suspends, and discharges employees for the County.
24/7 on-call response. Executes incident command structure during disaster. Manages the Division response, training, and staff competency in response to any natural disaster, biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear attack within the County, as well as infectious disease and/or health threat event.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:
Methods/principles/practices of program development
Developing community collaborations
Resource development
Federal/state/local laws, rules, regulations
Principles and methods of Public Health and best practices
Principles of leadership
Budget planning/grant application administration and supervision of personnel
Development of data systems
Principles of administration
Budgetary planning
Administration and management of personnel
Wide scale public communications
Negotiated, prepares and administers contracts
Risk/crisis management and communication
Data practices and HIPAA compliance
Requires use/operation of:
Portable electronic equipment
Telephone
Fax machine
Copier
Printer
Calculator
Emergency call systems
Computer
Software applications
Miscellaneous department tools, materials, and equipment (including personal protective equipment)
Skilled in:
Grant writing
Grant resource management
Multiple computer applications
National Incident Management System
Contract negotiations
Contract management
Strong public speaking skills including at times of emergency
Oral and written communications, use of the media - both visual and written.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the public, county employees, government agencies, and community organizations.
Supervising and directing public health professionals and support staff.
Direct multiple programs with varied priorities under tight time constraints.
Command and Direction while maintaining composure during times of crisis, adversity and emergency.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Communication, Safety/Health, Emergency Management or a related field.
Must meet the minimum qualifications for appointment as CHS Administrator:
o A baccalaureate or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity, or be registered as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian in the state of Minnesota and have two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or
o A master's or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and one year of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or
o A baccalaureate or higher degree and four years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
Three years previous related work experience.
Three years of paid work experience supervising staff.
Licenses/certification required:
MN Driver's License or evidence of mobility
FEMA Certifications IS100, IS200, and IS700 or the ability to obtain within two months