Health Services Director

Job Details

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the activities, programs, and services of the Health Services Department including Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Administration and Veterans Services, Jail Medical, and Tobacco Control Program; is responsible for fiscal management, personnel management, program planning, program evaluation, and public relations; represents department activities, programs, and services with community organizations and other governmental agencies including the role of Commissioner for the First 5 Lake County; and performs related duties as assigned.

**Please note** This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on April 13, 2026. Applicants will be interviewed when determined that minimum qualifications have been met.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college in health administration, public administration, public health or a closely related field.

A Master’s degree in Public Health is highly desired.

AND

Five (5) years of full-time experience working in public health, that includes evaluating, administering, and managing, a wide variety of complex public health programs.

And three (3) of full-time of managerial experience in Public Health.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

General Recruitment Information

This position qualifies for a Sign-On incentive of 10% of the annual rate, not to exceed $10,000.
The Hiring Incentive will be made in three payments as follows:

• The first payment of 50% will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the date of hire.
• The second payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following the 13th month of employment.
• The third payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following two (2) years of employment.
• The employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the incentive on a pro-rated basis.

New Employee Relocation Expense:
If determined eligible, County of Lake may reimburse a new employee for expenses incurred in relocating to Lake County. (up to a maximum of $3,500 per employee)

The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

DEFINITION
Under policy direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the activities, programs, and services of the Health Services Department including Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Administration and Veterans Services, Jail Medical, and Tobacco Control Program; is responsible for fiscal management, personnel management, program planning, program evaluation, and public relations; represents department activities, programs, and services with community organizations and other governmental agencies including the role of Commissioner for the First 5 Lake County; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This single-position, top-level management class has overall management responsibility for the Health Services Department. The incumbent has the responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and supervising the programs, functions, and services of the Health Services Department, including Public Health and Environmental Health.

This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives policy direction from the Chief Administrative Officer on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the programs, activities, and services of the Health Services Department, based on policy direction provided by the Board of Supervisors, federal requirements, and state regulations and policies.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with the Public Health Officer, providing administrative guidance and coordination, working in partnership to determine priorities, resource allocations, and budget.
• Monitors County department activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and contract provisions.
• Has responsibility for enforcement of public health and environmental health laws and regulations.

• Provides expertise on health services problems and issues for County management, staff, and elected officials and groups.
• Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues.

• Develops and implements department goals, objectives, and policies.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates through subordinate managers and supervisors, the provision of services.
• Serves as Commissioner for the First5 Lake County and acts as personnel management for that staff.
• Counsels department staff as warranted by problems and circumstances.
• Coordinates department functions and services development with other County departments.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of a variety of reports and presentations.
• Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates the effect of federal, state, and local legislation, rules, policies, and procedures on health services programs and initiates appropriate compliance actions.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and ensures proper training of department staff in accordance with County personnel rules.
• Oversees department program planning and evaluation.
• Directs the gathering of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of department reports.
• Explains and interprets rules and regulations concerning the administration of the health services programs.
• Represents the department with the public, community organizations, and other government jurisdictions.

• Oversees Emergency Preparedness planning, exercising, and training.
• Plans, reviews, monitors, approves, and administers the department’s budgets; controls fiscal expenditures and revenues.
• Submits budget requests to the County Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors, providing accompanying justification.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of health services program design, planning, quality improvements, and current trends in delivery health systems.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.

• Principles and practices of leadership.

• Health and human services problems and issues and the relationship thereof to the development and delivery of programs and services.
• Federal, state, and local laws, and regulations applicable to the delivery of health services, environmental services, and department functions.
• Goalsand purposes of public health services programs.
• Public personnel management.
• Principles, techniques, and practices of effective program administration.
• Budget development and expenditure control.
• Available community resources for health services.
• Health service problems and issues and the relationship thereof to the development and delivery of programs and services.
• Written and oral communications skills.

• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and manage the functions and programs of the Health Services Department.
• Effectively represent the Health Services Department in contact with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government organizations.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and the County.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply a variety of federal, state, and local policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Establish program goals and objectives.
• Develop a budget and control expenditures.
• Develop and maintain program evaluation systems and implement changes to improve program efficiency.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college in health administration, public administration, public health or a closely related field.

A Master’s degree in Public Health is highly desired.

AND

Five (5) years of full-time experience working in public health, that includes evaluating, administering, and managing, a wide variety of complex public health programs.

And three (3) of full-time of managerial experience in Public Health.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Is on-call 24/7 for Bevins building: alarms, vaccination units, generator system, complaints, incidents.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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