county health department director-hlth

4 weeks ago

Cartersville, Georgia, United States State Of Florida Full time

Requisition No:

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR-HLTH - #

Pay Plan:

SMS

Position Number:
#

Salary:
# ,000 - # , #

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2024

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County Health Department Director-HLTH, Position Number #

Anticipated Vacancy:
December 2024

Your Specific Responsibilities:


The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an experienced public health professional to serve as the lead public health official of the Florida Department of Health in Polk and Hardee Counties.

This position will lead two of the 67 County Health Departments (CHDs) in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities include the direction, supervision, and evaluation of a wide variety of health programs including, but not limited to, environmental health, chronic disease, preparedness and response, family planning, communicable disease, and vital statistics.


The Florida Department of Health is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state.

As a public health agency, DOH must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues.


The DOH develops polices and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services.


The DOH in Polk and Hardee Counties provides services to all residents and visitors and is responsible for assessing, maintaining, and improving the health and safety of the entire community as an essential part of the DOH.

This position will be responsible for an annual budget of approximately $45 million and 363 full time staff.


The main office for DOH in Polk County is located in Bartow, Florida and DOH in Hardee County is in Wauchula, Florida.

The DOH in Polk and Hardee Counties provides services to families, individuals, and visitors of all ages in the county, including to:

  • Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease
  • Protect against environmental hazards
  • Prevent injuries
  • Promote and encourage healthy behaviors
  • Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery efforts
  • Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
A wide variety of professional and paraprofessional staff provide services within the above program areas. These include Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Dieticians, Epidemiologists, disease intervention specialists, environmental specialists, and administrative professionals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


The preferred candidate should have at least five years senior level executive experience with a passion for public health and prevention.

The candidate should have extensive experience in core public health practices and principles, commitment to effective management, leadership, and community engagement.

The candidate in this role must demonstrate exceptional leadership, cultural and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:


Preference will be given to a physician that currently holds, or is eligible for, a Florida Medical license (Chapters 458 or 459, Florida Statutes).

If the applicant is not a qualified physician, a master's degree is required.


A preferred Director candidate is a physician that currently holds, or is eligible for, a Florida medical license (Chapters 458 or 459, Florida Statutes) and extensive public health experience.

The salary range for a Director candidate is # ,000 to # ,000 annually.

A preferred Administrator candidate is a public health professional with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health or other health sciences, or a master's degree in
another field and extensive public health experience. The salary range for an Administrator candidate is # ,000 to $145,000 annually.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and

Values:

Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:
Bartow, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
myfrs

);

  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit
mybenefits.myflorida.

Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety- sensitive positions.


Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

For more information, the SSS

website:


If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.


The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center

Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.


Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.

The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.

Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Any travel required to attend an interview will be the responsibility of the applicant.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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