Position Description

Public Health Program Manager II

$9,102-$12,432 per month

Open Until Filled

Exam 24/14C48/04PH

Priority Screen Date: Monday, May 27, 2024

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Health Department is seeking to fill a fulltime Public Health Program Manager II (PHPMII) to manage, plan, organize, and direct services of the Department’s Policy, Evaluation, and Planning (PEP) Unit. The PEP Unit was established in early 2010s to work in three areas: facilitating the implementation of the Health Department Strategic Plan, aligning and monitoring the department’s performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements, and addressing social and environmental policies and practices that contribute to creating more equitable health outcomes. The PHPMII will direct, through subordinate managers, strategy implementation to advance racial and health equity work to ensure all residents have access to equitable opportunities so they may achieve their fullest potential.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

• Manage, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs services through subordinate supervisors in service delivery of complex and varied health services programs.
• Establish goals and objectives and prepare program plan and reports; evaluate program components and develop strategies for improvement; plan and implement service and process quality improvement initiatives in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide direction to staff providing a number of medical, technical and administrative services; provide or oversee training of staff and contract providers in matters of regulatory compliance.
• Plan and coordinate public health services with other divisions and branches within the Health Department as well as other County programs and community agencies, providing for continuity of care, accessibility and gaining community acceptance.
• Meet with community representatives and governmental authorities to coordinate and implement public health services or programs.
• Represent the department to community groups, the media, and with the State and Federal governments in respect to community health issues.
• Manage personnel actions for the division, including selection of employees, performance evaluation, training and professional development of division employees, recommending and implementing disciplinary actions
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of policies, procedures, administrative manuals, guidelines and standards; interpret health services policy objectives and operational procedures to subordinate staff; set standards for performance and ensure appropriate training is carried out.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of annual program budgets including recommending staffing levels; monitor both expenditures and revenue as well establishing and maintaining an efficient performance indicators.
• Research, interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures, providing both written and oral direction; in collaboration with the State, program medical directors and component supervisors.
• Recommend to the Board of Supervisors through the Director of Health the provisions of services, allocations of resources and activities for action to enhance the health of the community.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Public Health Program Manager II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of public health administration.
• Principles and practices of management including budgeting, program management and office practices.
• Principles and practices of personnel management including effective supervision and performance management.
• Contract administration and monitoring.
• Functions and service of State and Federal health agencies and voluntary health agencies.

Working Knowledge:

• Health programs, functions and services.
• Health legislation, codes and standards pertaining to health delivery agencies.
• Community resources available for assistance in public health programs.
• Basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of public health, maternal, child and adolescent health, disease control and public health statistics.

Some Knowledge of:

• Public relations methods including familiarity with local media communications that will be of assistance in carrying out the public health function.
• Cultural and ethnic values, customs and traditions of County populations (target groups).

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, County-wide level to meet community needs.
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate, draw logical conclusions from data and select alternatives and implement recommendations.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Organize, motivate and utilize the communication skills to involve and solve community public health problems.
• Recognize and interface with community and agency representatives regarding problems and people of a sensitive and political nature.
• Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations relating to public health.
• Communicate effectively orally with diverse groups.
• Communicate effectively in writing, including skill to prepare administrative, technical and statistical reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of County employees, public officials and members of the public.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nursing, Health Education, Public Health, Epidemiology, Business Administration or directly related field.

A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

and

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional public health experience, two years of which include experience in at the supervisory level.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends or holidays during times of disaster or emergency.
• Complete and successfully pass the Health Department background investigation process including a Department of Justice fingerprinting check.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

By priority screen date: May 27, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 775-8084

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or Written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Personnel Analyst at 831-755-4515 or herrerap1@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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