DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for acting in the absence of and assisting the Director of Public Health in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a county public health program. The individual in this position has responsibility for a wide range of activities within the Department, including business management, program operations and clinical services. The incumbent plans and coordinates policies and programs within the Health Department and between the Health Department and other county departments. The Deputy Public Health Director works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Health with a high level of autonomy and use of independent judgment in carrying out these duties. The incumbent also acts as a resource person for personnel within the Health Department regarding interpretation of Federal, State and local health regulations and other issues. Supervision is exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Assists the Director of Public Health in planning, organizing and directing of all Public Health programs;
- Acts on behalf of the Director of Public Health in his/her absence and assumes all administrative, operating and reporting functions;
- Assists in the preparation and documentation of grant proposals and requests for Federal, State or other reimbursements;
- Participates in the preparation and development of the annual budget, and individual grant budgets, including ongoing review and monitoring of expenses and revenues;
- Plans, directs and participates in the annual staff development plan, including orientation/training of new personnel and continuing staff development;
- Assigns and directs the work of subordinates and conducts periodic evaluation of employee performance;
- Interprets Federal, State and local public health regulations, assists in the assurance that all programs are operating in compliance with regulations and guidelines, and ensures the understanding by staff of their responsibilities under these regulations;
- Assists in the development, revision and communication to staff of all personnel, clinical and program policies, processes and procedures;
- Prepares and supervises the development of demographic, statistical, programmatic, scientific and educational presentations, brochures and products for a wide variety of audiences;
- Prepares a variety of reports, records and recommendations related to areas of responsibility;
- Conveys public health information in the appropriate format and health literacy level of the population served;
- Participates in the conduct of surveys and assessments related to health matters;
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates agency programs;
- Coordinates and participates in aspects of emergency preparedness planning and response efforts;
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community, professional and public agencies; including the New York State Department of Health, to coordinate the provision of services in the county;
- May represent the Department and the Director of Public Health with the media relative to Public Health activities or issues;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices, laws, rules and terminology of public health administration; working knowledge of the grant application process and monitoring; ability to prepare budgets, operating reports and a variety of other reports relative to program; Good knowledge of current nursing practices and administration; good knowledge of current public health programs, public health trends and legislation; ability to understand, issue and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to organize data and prepare records and reports; ability to maintain a high standard of professional ethics; Adheres to Public Health Organizational and individual Core Competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree or higher level degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in a public health agency, hospital, or health and/or human services field; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration and four (4) years of experience in a public health agency, hospital, or health and/or human services field; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A. and B. above.