Executive Public Health Division Administrator

Description

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH ONLINE PLATFORMS. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE DIRECTLY EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO [email protected].

NOTICE: Effective Spring 2025, in lieu of participating in Social Security, SWDH employees will benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan.

• Vision: A Healthier Southwest Idaho.
• Mission: To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.
• Values: Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting an Executive-level Public Health Division Administrator to lead the dedicated group of professionals in the Environmental and Community Health Services (ECHS) Division.

As the ECHS Division Administrator, you will lead a dynamic team of professionals, establish the strategies and direction of your team to ensure their success, and enforce laws and regulations, working with state and local partners, and navigating the political landscape to protect the health of your community. As the leader of a diverse and self-motivated team, you will ensure exceptional delivery of essential public health services including: 

• environmental health: lands (i.e., solid waste, subsurface sewage disposal, land development, and public drinking water) and facilities (i.e., food, pool, and childcare) inspections, licensing and permitting,
• community health: health promotion, education, community outreach, and engagement,
• communicable disease control, and
• public health emergency preparedness.

This position oversees all operations, administration, and fiscal management of the division.

If you find purpose in building and leading high functioning teams, perhaps it's time you considered a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Your cover letter and resume will be reviewed upon receipt, and we may conduct interviews with the best qualified candidates while this announcement is open. If a candidate is selected during this time, this announcement will be canceled.

Resumes and cover letters are not being accepted through any online platforms. In order to be considered for this position, please directly email your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Excellent Benefits

This budgeted, executive-exempt (salaried) position offers a competitive benefits package including PERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) with a lifetime benefit!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Employee-only PPO coverage at $65/month for medical/vision and $11.82/month for dental; low-cost options for family members. Free High Deductible Health Plan for employees; low-cost for dependents.)
• Life Insurance (FREE basic coverage; paid supplemental options for employees and dependents.)
• 11 paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave accrual starting immediately. (Holiday pay and accruals are prorated based on hours worked.)
• Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions
• Optional 401(k) and 457 Saving Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible and family-supported policies, including 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Bring your canine friend to work on Fridays
• In-house fitness room and outdoor walking path
• Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Reimbursement!
• Easy commute with reverse traffic flow from Boise to Caldwell

 Our generous benefits package elevates the total compensation for a full-time Division Administrator. Our offering transforms the hourly pay range from $48.48 - $57.04/hour to an estimated $65.90 - $76.36/hour, showcasing the value we invest in your well-being and professional growth.

Typical Duties:

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations and serves as a key advisor to the Director and county officials on environmental health and public health related issues.
• Lead a team of 30+ employees by hiring and developing staff to their optimal level of performance, providing clear direction, setting attainable expectations, offering support and expertise, and nurturing/cultivating cross-team collaboration.
• Develop strategic initiatives that advance SWDH's effectiveness in carrying out its mission.
• Contribute to strategy development, organizational effectiveness, and problem-solving within the District’s Leadership Team.
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public health authority.
• Interact and engage with local and state elected officials and policymakers on matters pertaining to public health.
• Exemplify SWDH's core values of accountability, customer-focus, and teamwork.
• Manage continuous improvement and support innovation efforts.
• Resolve complex inquiries and implement change management.
• Serve as a representative on internal and external committees, workgroups, boards, etc.
• Participate in the organization’s budget development process and develop and monitor the division’s budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ):

• Considerable knowledge and practice of executive leadership in the public-sector (including military), business, or public health/healthcare, typically gained through either 10 years of progressively greater leadership experience combined with a closely related bachelor’s or master’s degree, or 12 years of equivalent progressively greater leadership experience.

• Approximately (10 years) of related work experience in the following areas:
  -    Leadership (e.g., leading high performing teams, strategy development and execution, etc.)
  -    Supervision and management of multiple teams
  -    Developing a team
  -    Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
  -    Public speaking
  -    Conflict resolution

MQ Specialty:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Approximately (5-10 years) of related work experience in the following areas:
  -    Budget monitoring
  -    Strategic development
  -    Managing professional staff and/or managers of professional staff
  -    Operations management including government, environmental, or public health/healthcare service delivery

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, business, public health, environmental science, natural resource management, industrial hygiene, civil engineering, anthropology, sociology, urban planning and design, or related field.
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics or understands financial and quantitative information and has ability to manage operations within budgets.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental laws.
• Knowledge of compliance best practices, including HIPAA and protected health information (PHI).
• Ability to exude trust and confidence.
• Ability to problem-solve, consider and weigh the impact of a decision, and be decisive.
• Ability to resolve conflict and de-escalate.
• Ability to implement an organization’s strategy and vision.
• Ability to practice emotional intelligence and political acumen.

Supplemental Information:

Who May Apply

Individuals who meet all the “MQs” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

How to Apply

Please directly email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Resumes and cover letters submitted through online platforms will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates while the announcement is open. If a candidate is selected during this period, the announcement will be canceled.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5318.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit SWDH.id.gov.

If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208.455.5318