Local Public Health Director

Essential Duties:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, local, state and federal officials
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health
• Must be vigilant regarding shifts with community needs and/or sensitive work related tasks Must be flexible and have the ability to manage diverse issues
• General knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices Ability to direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility
• Accuracy and detail required for work in a number of realms, including budgetary conformance, funding accountability, legal conformance, medical confidentiality, public information, contract compliance and other legal requirements
• Must be knowledgeable regarding risk management, county/department safety policies/procedures, health and physical hazards for staff and operations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, preparedness/bioterrorism threats, infection control, communicable disease and other appropriate initiatives to assure and protect the health and safety of the general public, clients and staff
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations

Minimum Requirements:

• Medical Doctorate
• Or master’s degree in public health administration and at least one year of employment experience in health programs or health services
• OR a master’s degree in a public health discipline other than public health administration and at least three years of employment experience in health programs or health services
• OR a master’s degree in public administration and at least two years experience in health programs or health services
• Or a master’s degree in a field related to public health and at least three years of experience in health programs or health services
• Or a bachelor’s degree in public health administration or public administration and at least three years experience in health programs or health services

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Local Public Health Director

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of this position.) Henderson County is an equal opportunity employer

Pre-employment drug test and background checks required of finalist applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email (hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax (828) 698-6184. Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. College Transcripts should be attached.

The deadline for application is: 11/20/2023 at 5:00pm (EST)

Starting rate: $94,848.00-$215,787.00

Grade:91A

Hiring Salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity