Health Department Director
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Job Description
Description
This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 11 2025.
A cover letter resume and supplemental questions document are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.
All applicants are required to submit a document with the following questions answered:
1. Given the current federal challenges and state budget challenges how would you lead the Health Department through this period of uncertainty.
2. Snohomish County actively collaborates with regional partners and with many agencies and jurisdictions including Tribes within the Countys borders. Provide examples of specific experience developing and/or working with multiagency and/or multijurisdictional partnerships.
3.Please describe your experience in successfully leading an organization or team in addressing racial and health equity that has led to healthier outcomes for historically underrepresented communities. What were the challenges How did you overcome them
4. Describe your personal experience leading a new public health initiative. Provide specifics including the issue addressed the outcomes expected the change management strategy you used and the successes and challenges you experienced.
5. Describe your experience providing policy advice to executive and elected leaders during a public health crisis. How did you formulate your recommendation(s) how did you communicate the recommendations and how were they received
Please attach the answered questions as a document no longer than two (2) pages in length along with your cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.
Why Join Snohomish County
Snohomish Countys commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees and we also enjoy flexible work schedules telework options and a convenient downtown Everett WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound; we are situated near some of the countrys most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
The Health Department is located on Rucker Avenue in Everett WA situated a few blocks from the main Snohomish County Campus. The department integrated with Snohomish County in 2023 sitting under the Executive Branch of County government. The successful Director will oversee 3 Divisions Office of the Director Prevention Services and Environmental Health. The operating budget over the biennium 2025-2026 budget is $with an approved FTE of 196.05.BASIC FUNCTION
The Health Department Director is responsible for the development and efficient delivery of public health services and programs throughout Snohomish County. The Health Department Director is expected to have a full working knowledge of local public health programs laws and regulations. This position requires innovative leadership and active collaboration with a diverse range of departments agencies and community partners and managing a dynamic department to equitably address public health issues in a rapidly changing community environment.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- The director shall act as executive secretary and administrative officer for the local board of health and shall be responsible for administering the operations of the board including such other administrative duties required by the local health board except for duties assigned to the health officer as enumerated in RCW 70.05.070 and other applicable laws.
- Plans organizes coordinates and directs all operations of the department including strategic planning training and exercise and develops and implements strategic short and long-range plans programs goals and objectives in alignment with the County Executives mission vision and values.
- Fosters and leads a collaborative caring work environment that empowers staff to thrive and work to their fullest potential. Leads and mentors the leadership team and staff to work with compassion honesty and integrity. Responsible for building and strengthening the leadership skills of all staff to develop strong community-based partnerships. Motivates team to achieve organizational goals delegates and holds staff accountable.
- Negotiates and manages contracts for services and local government agreements between the Department and outside entities in accordance with Snohomish County Code and policy. Assures grant and contract compliance and grant administration for all grants received through the department.
- Supervises and directs the work of subordinate employees.
- Conducts and/or reviews performance evaluations to guide the development of employees and provide a record of performance. Interprets and applies personnel policies; reviews revises and authorizes consistent employment actions. Initiates documents and implements disciplinary actions. Establishes performance standards. Makes administrative decisions.
- Reviews interprets and prepares data to analyze and make recommendations about which programs and/or major project proposals should be initiated modified or discontinued.
- Recommends and implements changes in staffing and structure consistent with changing public health roles and department goals and objectives.
- Formulates and administers comprehensive public health programs based on needs and available resources. Makes recommendations to and consults with the Board of Health on general policies procedures goals and proposals and methods of service delivery for public health programs.
- Prepares and submits the annual department budget; prepares and/or supervises the preparation of departmental program plans goals and objectives in alignment with the County Executives vision mission and values and funding requests; and administers the approved departmental budget.
- Coordinates departmental operations with other County departments the Board of Health and the Public Health Advisory Committee outside jurisdictions agencies and community partners; confers with and advises County elected officials on various issues and challenges concerning the department.
- Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of County public health policies rules and regulations for consideration and approval by the County Executive and adoption by the County Council.
- Ensures enforcement of ordinances state and federal rules and regulations policies and procedures and appropriate utilization of revenue generated through permit application and enforcement fees.
- In collaboration with the Health Officer will Serve as a key advisor to the County Executive and Council on matters related to public health.
- Represents the health department as appropriate at committees/task forces and associations. Serves on various health department and other governmental management teams and related community-wide committees as appropriate. Provides high-level public health leadership and perspective regarding a wide range of issues.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Performs special projects that may be outside the normal areas of assignment as directed. May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employees classification of work.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ABachelors Degree from an accredited institution in public administration public health health services management or a closely related field; PLUS six (6) years of experience in public health management or health services management/administration including three (3) years of management experience; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or expertise that provides the required knowledge and abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree from an accredited institution in a health-related field or business-related field is preferred and may substitute for up to (2) two years of the experience requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Drivers License is required. Applicants may be subject to a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.83
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public health the social determinants of health and health equity including current trends in policy research treatment prevention education and related issues.
- Types of services performed and responsibilities in public health and environmental health activities.
- Principles and practices of public administration and management.
Skill in:
- Working with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate a strong and confident presence with effective listening skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills which will be used to clearly communicate the policies and strategic vision to staff and citizens in a clear and concise manner.
- Trauma informed communication management and supervision.
Ability to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity equity and belonging and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Strategically plan prioritize coordinate organize and evaluate staffing and services.
- In collaboration with the Health Officer train direct and coach staff in all areas described in the job duties section.
- Evaluate programs for efficiencies and prioritize equity in service models.
- Demonstrate political acumen and sensitivity to be effective within a broad range of interests.
- Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with elected officials department directors County employees and the public. Specifically work with the County Executive to build achievable goals that will take the department to the next level of service.
- Ability to anticipate trends and upcoming changes in the political or regulatory environment that would affect public health.
- Ensure future-focused strategic planning is in place through the utilization of data driven decisions.
- Develop and administer plans policies and work plans.
- Use tact discretion respect persuasion diplomacy and courtesy to gain the support and cooperation of others.
- Demonstrate cultural competency interacting sensitively effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural socioeconomic educational racial ethnic and professional backgrounds persons of all ages orientations and lifestyles.
- Provide leadership and maintain a high level of personal and professional ethics integrity and honesty.
- Listen attentively and communicate effectively both orally and in writing in clear concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed including oral presentations before groups on a variety of complex and sensitive public health issues.
SUPERVISION
The employee reports directly to the County Executive through an assigned Executive Director. The employee is responsible for all operations of the department and the work is preformed independently in conformance with the County Code County Health Code and various state and federal laws rules and regulations governing the work. Work is reviewed through meetings status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most of the work is performed in the usual office environment or remotely with occasional field trips to work sites throughout Snohomish County. Some out-of-county travel may be required. The employee may also be required to work evenings weekends and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA noticeIf you have any questions regarding this opportunity please reach out to.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
