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Director of Public Health (Unclassified)

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Director of Public Health (Unclassified)

Salary

$118,807.34 - $176,308.88 Annually

Location

90 W Plato Blvd (Saint Paul), MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00505

Department

58A01-PubHlth/Admin

Opening Date

09/09/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Union

Unrepresented

Salary Plan

98B

FLSA Status

exempt

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Basic Function

Ramsey County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Public Health Director with a deep passion for innovation and a commitment to advancing health and wellness. This pivotal role within Public Health and will be instrumental in shaping the future of public health in our community, aligning with the county's vision, mission, goals, core values, and strategic priorities.

As the Public Health Director, you will lead, direct, and oversee the programs and services of the Public Health Department. Your leadership will be crucial in assessing community health needs and implementing comprehensive public health initiatives that fulfill our mission: to protect and improve the health of the people and the environment in Ramsey County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Champion initiatives that advance health and racial equity, driving innovation and strategic growth in public health services.

• Policy Development and Advocacy: Develop, recommend, and promote public health policies at the local, state, and national levels, ensuring they reflect best practices and meet community needs.

• Public Health Authority: Serve as the local public health authority under Minnesota Statute 145A, ensuring that the county's public health policies and actions are compliant with statutory requirements and aligned with best practices.

• Service Integration Leadership: Lead interdepartmental and interagency efforts to enhance service integration and performance across Ramsey County, fostering collaboration and delivering improved outcomes for the community.

This position reports directly to a Deputy County Manager and plays a vital role. We are seeking a candidate who is not only highly skilled in public health but also deeply committed to advancing equity and fostering innovation in all aspects of our services.

If you are a visionary public health leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and strategic advancement in health and equity, we strongly encourage you to apply.

The Public Health director will work to advance the county's vision, mission, goals, core values and strategic priorities (https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/projects-initiatives/strategic-priorities-vibrant-community) .

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of race-based disparities and the impact of these disparities on the development of a community, social justice, corrective justice, socio-economic statuses, and the affects to overall health and wellness of populations.

• Demonstrates a personal passion for eliminating race-based disparities and fostering a welcoming culture that engages the broad diversity of the community and ensures racial equity for populations engaged and served.

• Demonstrates a commitment to and experience in creating a diverse, successful workforce in a large organization and respect for the diversity of customers and county employees, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may not be English.

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and strong ethics and values. Leads by example and displays honest and ethical behavior in all interactions, ensures that actions and words are consistent, and there is follow through on commitments.

• Demonstrates an ability to set expectations, delegate responsibilities, trust the leadership and abilities of individuals on their team to achieve results, while being accessible to problem solve, provide counsel, and offer opinions and direction when necessary.

• Ability to lead and drive organizational change.

• Ability to objectively coach leaders and staff at all levels through complex, nuanced, and at times difficult issues.

• Demonstrated ability to establish strategic direction aligned with organizational strategies.

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write, present, facilitate, interact in a persuasive manner, diffuse difficult situations and manage conflict appropriately with public and private individuals and groups. Ability to read an audience and adapt accordingly.

• Inspire and empower staff; build a culture that drives forward purpose and goals with creativity and innovation at all levels.

Lead, direct and administer the programs and services of the Public Health Department. Provide leadership in assessing community health needs and planning and implementing comprehensive public health services to achieve the department’s mission to protect and improve the health of people and the environment in Ramsey County and achieve health and racial equity. Develop, recommend and promote public health policy at a local, state and national level. Serve as the local public health authority under Minnesota Statute 145A. Lead interdepartmental and interagency efforts to improve county service integration and performance. The position reports directly to a Deputy County Manager.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules, i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list of job descriptions.

Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration.

This position will remain open for application until filled: applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of resumes will occur on September 30, 2024

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

• Create and maintain the mission, vision and values of the county and assure that they are reflected in the department’s operations and are in alignment with the County’s goals and strategic priorities.

• Direct the development of strategic goals and objectives and long-range planning for programs and operations. Establish measurable program outcomes and oversee the development of continuous improvement and quality assurance measures.

• Lead interdepartmental efforts as a member of Public Health to improve county service integration and meet the strategic goals and objectives of the team to strengthen individual, family, and community health, safety and well-being.

• Direct and manage all personnel operations in the department, including, hiring, supervision of staff, employee discipline, and performance management in consultation with the Human Resources Department.

• Direct the development and management of the department's operating budget including projecting funding levels, assessing existing and anticipated service levels, staffing needs, capital improvement plans, performance measurement systems, and program changes or requirements.

• Direct the county-wide community health assessment and planning process, implement and evaluate the required plans to meet the needs of residents, state and national standards and requirements, county goals and objectives.

• Carry out the public health responsibilities as provided in the Joint Powers Agreement between the city of Saint Paul and Ramsey County.

• Collaborate with residents, private sector, public sector, non-profit organizations and other county departments to promote and achieve public health goals throughout Ramsey County.

• Meet with County Commissioners, the County Manager, Deputy County Manager and others as appropriate to provide information and recommendations for public health policy development and implementation.

• Serve as the local public health authority under Minnesota Statute 145A. Assure that the County Board meets the responsibilities and requirements of Minnesota Statute 145A (Local Public Health Act) and communicate public health matters to the board and the community.

• Lead and/or participate in local, state or national committees and organizations to represent the public health department, and the county as a whole .

• Direct public health emergency preparedness and planning and lead and manage responses to public health emergencies or crises.

• Provide leadership for the Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC).

• Direct and approve negotiation of provider contracts to meet department needs.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, Nursing or a related area of study.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible management and program administration experience in a public health related field including two years of experience in a high-level management or administration position in the public sector.

Substitution: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health or Nursing plus seven years of progressively responsible management and program administration in a public health related field including two years of experience in a high-level management or administration position in the public sector.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is an unclassified*, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applicants should respond promptly as the initial screening of application materials will occur on September 30, 2024. Initial interviews of the best qualified applicants are tentatively planned for the week of October 14th, 2024. Please complete an on-line application at Ramsey County Jobs (https://www.ramseycounty.us/jobs) and attach a resume and cover letter detailing your experience.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

Internal Candidates: If an internal candidate is selected for this position, salary will be set in accordance with the Ramsey County Personnel Rules.

*Unclassified Position: Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act: Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

If you have difficulty uploading your resume or cover letter you may contact : Nirvana.Wallace@co.ramsey.mn.us