1. Analytical/Assessment Skills
2. Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
3. Communication Skills
4. Cultural Competency
5. Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
6. Public Health Sciences Skills
7. Financial Planning and Management Skills
8. Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

Supervises and directs the activities of the Environmental Health, Laboratory, Public Health Nursing, Nutrition, and Health Education Divisions as well as manages the Mosquito and Animal Control programs including contracts and services of the County Health Department. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Oversees hiring, supervision, training, motivation, evaluation, discipline, scheduling and layout of work of departmental personnel. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)

Enforces ordinances and codes adopted by the County Board. Enforces State Public Health Statutes and regulations as applicable. (1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

Determines priorities for Departmental budget. Assists fiscal team with preparing, monitoring, implementing, tracking, and reporting on the Department's budget. Assures expenditures are within budgetary limits and provides rationale for budgetary changes as necessary. Promotes and maintains various health programs within budget limitations. (1, 3, 7, 8)

Directs the Health Department Leadership Team including bi-weekly planning and communication meetings. Meets regularly with Managers to supervise, coach and advise. Conducts agency staff meetings and other forms of intra- departmental communications necessary to keep all staff informed. (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8)

Plans and coordinates continuing education for the Health Department in alignment with the Workforce Development Plan. (2, 3, 5, 8)

Oversees, leads, participates in, and monitors the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, and Strategic Plan. Establishes short and long-term priorities and objectives. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)

Oversees accreditation and participates in accreditation reporting and renewal for assigned areas. (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8)

Participates in preparedness efforts including the Department Public Health Emergency Team, Incident Command role, training, exercises, drills, and other preparedness activities on behalf of the department. (2, 5, 8)

Employee is expected to report to work as called in 24/7 in a public health crisis or emergency and performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with training provided. (5, 7, 8)

Analyzes various health problems affecting the public and recommends or takes remedial action. (1, 5, 6, 8)

Works collaboratively with the community, including public committees and boards, to promote and improve the public's health. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Engages in innovative initiatives and negotiates use of existing community/Department assets to improve the health of the community. Leverages public health and health care funding mechanisms and procedures to support population health services. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)

Represents the Health Department within the community and at regional, state, and national meetings/conferences when appropriate. Speaks at seminars and meetings to provide information to partners and the public on department priorities and issues of public health importance. (3, 4, 8)

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with the public, clients, coworkers and other employees, supervisor, and public officials. (3, 5, 8)

Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. (1, 3, 8)

Physical demands: Approximately half of time is spent in office sitting at desk, reading, writing, using clear and concise oral communication, hearing, using computer terminal, judgment and near vision. Sits, stands and bends intermittently throughout the day. A significant amount of time is spent moving about the County Office Building and traveling to other community sites for meetings and presentations.

Related Job Functions

Consults with and advises the Health and Human Services Board, County Administrator and the County Board on a variety of matters. Prepares and presents an annual budget to the County Administrator, Health and Human Services Board, and County Board.

Prepares annual report on activities of the County Health Department. Presents the annual report to the Health and Human Services Board as required by state regulations.

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of approved principles, practices and techniques of public health including sanitation, nursing and laboratory.

Thorough knowledge of public health laws, regulations, rules and ordinances.

Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and practices to operate a County Health Department.

Thorough knowledge of governmental, public health agencies and their programs.

Knowledge of research techniques and of the source and availability of public health information.

Ability to diplomatically persuade or enforce the public to comply with regulations, rules and ordinances and to work with employees, governmental bodies, state and federal officials.

Ability to communicate and relate effectively with employees, community partners, governmental bodies, state and federal officials both verbally and in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), speak before public groups, and to serve as a media spokesperson for the Division/Department as needed.

Ability to operate effectively in and collaborate with others to achieve Health Department goals and maintain the core functions of public health: assessment, policy development, and assurance.

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Skype.

Ability to apply time management skills and ability to prioritize job related activities and delegate appropriately.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

Master's degree in public health, public administration, health administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least three (3) years of full-time administrative experience in a public health agency or public health work; or

Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields plus five (5) years of the specified administrative experience (subject to approval by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services).