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General Description: POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: Full time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $106,438 - $119,743/annually (Salary Grade 112) FULL SALARY RANGE: $106,438 - $166,309/annually LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Continuous until filled Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more." Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers the kind of careers that make a difference in people's lives. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County? The PUBLIC HEALTH DEPUTY DIRECTOR serves as a senior leader on the Public Health Management Team and is responsible for providing nursing leadership and oversight for client and family-based public health programs and initiatives. This position will apply a strategic and high-level perspective to assigned areas using specialized knowledge and supporting department supervisors and managers in accomplishing program, department, division, and county goals and objectives. Responsibilities include policy and program planning and implementation, budget management, supervision and personnel management, contract and grant management, and management of program operations and projects. In the absence of the Public Health Director, this position may assume duties and responsibilities for oversight of departmental operations. Location & Schedule: This hybrid position offers telework and in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN, and department representation throughout Dakota County. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). What You ll Do As a Public Health Deputy Director: Promote a diverse, inclusive, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. Represent the department in meetings with other governmental agencies, division, and community partners. Promote the department, division and county s mission and vision. Promote a culture that values excellence, innovation, collaboration, and one that empowers individuals. Be an active leader in department and division strategic planning and accreditation processes. Work closely with two other deputy directors to ensure collaboration and coordination among department programs. Supervise a group of public health professional leaders and provide clinical nursing oversight of assigned work units. Monitor and analyze reports and work plans, including work/program output and outcome measures; prepare reports and grant proposals. Develop budget recommendations and analyze, monitor, and control expenses at a department level. Manage and oversee departmental grants. Participate in the development and monitoring of service contracts and grants. Participate as a leader in emergency preparedness training, exercises, and responses. Duties & Responsibilities: These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. 1. Provide direct supervision and consultation to Public Health Supervisors. Assure effective personnel management, including staff development, performance management, disciplinary action, and relationships with collective bargaining units. 2. Provide oversight in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned Public Health programs and policies. This includes delegating program management responsibilities to supervisors, assess program/service outcomes, participate in community health needs assessment and planning processes, a d program and grant reporting. 3. Develop and manage program and personnel budgets, delegate budget monitoring and analysis responsibilities to supervisors to assure service revenues are maximized and budget projections are met. 4. Provide leadership that supports Public Health accreditation with an emphasis on performance management processes and measurements. 5. Oversee the development and management of purchase of service contracts and other contractual agreements. 6. Assure comprehensive orientation of new staff to public health programs, departmental and professional standards, which include individual, community, and system levels of practice. 7. Supervise and manage personnel including delegation of responsibilities, providing work direction and guidance, overseeing work products, building a team, and managing staff performance issues. 8. Represent the Department, Division, and County at local, regional, and state levels through work groups, task forces, collaborative initiatives, and other capacities. 9. Develop budget recommendations. Analyze, monitor, and control program expenses and revenues. Implement budget modifications as directed. 10. Collaborate with State Health and Human Service agencies, medical and health systems/personnel, other Public Health units, Community Services, County departments, community agencies, and communities to increase awareness of Public Health programs and resources and to coordinate integrated service delivery. 11. Participate in the development and monitoring of purchase of service contracts. 12. Represent the Department and County to the public and to internal and external groups and organizations. 13. Provide a lead role in emergency preparedness trainings, exercises, and responses. 14. Provide a lead role in department budgeting process and management. 15. In the absence of the Public Health Director, may assume duties and responsibilities for oversight of departmental operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All the above duties are essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed under a hybrid model with telework, in a county office building, or throughout Dakota County. Work is primarily sedentary; it is usually accomplished while incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. There is some walking and some travel to meetings and conferences away from the regular place of work. Items carried typically include light objects such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, and data printouts. Who We Are: Dakota County is Minnesota s third-largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is Be More, and we strive daily to achieve excellence in public service, focusing on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Benefits: Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits Excellent work-life balance Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year) Twelve paid holidays each year Pension with a generous employer contribution Ability to work from home some of the time Selection Process: You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions We assign you a score based on your qualifications Top-scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration We conduct background and reference checks before hiring