DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities Include:
– Exercises a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in formulating and adapting procedures to meet both long-range as well as short-range operational needs of the Public Health Department;
– Interprets and implements the policies of the State Department of Health, State Education Law and related environmental and Public Health Programs;
– Establishes and carries out departmental policies in consultation with local board of health, the State Department of Health, and the professional staff of the Department;
– Prepares budget, implements and maintains fiscal controls in accordance to State and Federal laws and rules and submits reports as required to multiple sources;
– Speaks before civic groups and community organizations concerning the functions and activities of the agency;
– Works with the community emergency partners to establish systems and leadership necessary for a comprehensive and coordinated local and regional emergency response;
– Prepares and issues public relations material regarding health agency activities, including newspaper articles, and radio and television programs;
– Assures that the Core Functions of Public Health are conducted as outlined under Public Health Law and Part 40 of the State Sanitary Code;
– Analyzes information to identify emerging issues and trends, and incorporates relevant findings into plans and programs;
– Ensures a competent public health workforce;
– Acts as liaison between the local board of health and other local municipal officials;
– As Director of Public Health, acts as appointed health officer for the county, Early Intervention Official, and Director of Patient Services;
– Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualification

a) Master’s Degree in Public Health from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of public health education (Biostatistics, Environmental
Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences), or a Master’s Degree in a related field from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or
university. Related fields include public health nursing, health administration, community health education or environmental Health); AND
b) Two (2) years of administrative experience in a health related organization or government agency that demonstrates that the candidate possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health
programs including workforce and budget management, effective communication, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements.

Special Requirement

SPECIAL NOTE:
All appointments to the position of public health director and the appointment arrangements for the medical consultant are subject to the approval of the State Commissioner of Health. Candidates who do not meet the education or experience requirements of this section may be conditionally approved for an appointment of two years by the State Commissioner of Health, with an opportunity for two additional one year conditional renewals. Final approval of these candidates shall be contingent on satisfactory progress in meeting a public health education or experience plan developed in conjunction with and approved by the State Commissioner of Health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment, and such license must be maintained in good standing throughout the tenure of employment in the position.

Salary: $87,000 - $112,000

To Apply

To be considered, please submit the following items: Application, Cover letter, Proof of highest level of education, Resume, Writing samples or exercises, 3 professional references.

To apply online, visit https://mycivilservice.yatescountyny.gov/

To submit via mail: Yates County Human Resources, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527

For questions: [email protected]