Deputy Director - Health & Human Services

Salary : $116,804.06 - $186,886.13 Annually
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 00070_4/18/2025
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Under general direction, assists in planning, organizing, and administering all Health Department functions, which may include Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health Preparedness, Clinical Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Fiscal and Human Services; provides oversight to specific divisions and or projects through subordinate management as designated.

Important dates for this recruitment:
April 18, 2025 - Recruitment is open
April 30, 2025 - Recruitment closes
May 1 - May 5, 2025 - Internal review of applications
May 12, 2025 - 1st panel interview for selected applications
May 19, 2025 - 2nd panel interview for finalist applications
June 13 - June 27, 2025 - Anticipated start dates for selected candidate

Please note that there will not be any travel reimbursement provided for candidates traveling to interviews for this position.
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assists with development and implementation of the strategic direction for the department; assist with leading the engagement and marketing of the department to potential funding sources and represents the department in local, regional, state, and federal discussions which determine future funding possibilities.
• Manage and participates in the direction of the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and programs for the assigned areas of responsibility; provides for administrative Health Department policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective and efficient manner.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Communicates essential and important public health information to the general public as well as to health professionals regionwide and assists with leading multi-sector partnerships to improve health status and protect against threats to public health in the region.
• Assists with directing and overseeing the assessment and monitoring of the City population's health.
• Enforces all state and federal public health statutes and requirements and under the direction of the Health Director, has the authority to take actions as necessary to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease including broad emergency powers.
• Represents the department and the City before various advisory committees.
• Develops short- and long-term strategies to address public health issues throughout the City and directs the activities of the department in implementing these strategies.
• Within the assigned areas of responsibility, develops, recommends to the Director and upon approval implements policies, procedures and customer service and operational standards; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Assists with the development and administration of the department's annual budget; directing the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for department staff and volunteers; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Ensure effective morale, productivity and discipline; plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the activities and performance of staff; work with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourage and provide for staff training and professional development; interpret city policies and procedures for staff; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Confers with members of other departments regarding departmental or City-wide operational matters; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of coordinated policies.
• Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Advises the Health and Human Services Director and others on issues and programs.
• Investigate, respond to and resolve complaints from the general public, organizations and other City departments regarding programs.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle or arranges for appropriate transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit off-site City locations.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:

Master's degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, business administration or a related field; AND five (5) years of management experience in an administrative position in a local, state or national public health department, program, organization or agency; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by HR.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Public health principles, assessment, surveillance, strategies, tools and techniques as they apply to public health practice.
• Federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to public health.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Causes, means/transmission and methods of control of communicable diseases.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to public health.
• Public relations principles and techniques.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Office procedures, methods and computer equipment, including common office.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, training, performance review and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

• Techniques for understanding and effectively communicating with individuals of various cultures.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff and volunteers.
• Managing budgets.
• Building consensus through effective leadership.
• Planning, managing and evaluating program goals and objectives and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
• Identifying programmatic and operational problems, investigating and evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Making public presentations to large and small groups.

• Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under Administrative Direction - Incumbents at this level are responsible for unusual, technical, complex, highly sensitive, political, and far-reaching work-related issues and for policy recommendations to political oversight groups. They plan, organize, and determine work methods, implementation mechanisms, and operating procedures used to achieve goals and objectives set forth by general plans, broad policies, budgetary limitations, and legal and professional standards. The incumbents have responsibility for planning and organizing work, as well as considerable latitude interpreting and applying broad policies, rules, and regulations. Work performance is measured by results and a governing body usually provides supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Attach a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications.

Attach your resum or CV of no more than five (5) pages.

Attach a description of your leadership philosophy and how you incorporate it into your daily work and the organization's culture. Please limit your response to no more than three (3) double-spaced pages.

With changes in federal and local budgets and uncertainty with grant funding, describe how you would foster staff engagement, morale, and retention in a public health department. Please limit your response to no more than three (3) double-spaced pages and attach your response to the application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

Employees will be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.

Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the generous benefit package offered to Carson City employees. Please review the individual resolution referenced at the end of the listing along with the Rules and Regulations Manual.
No Nevada state income tax
Nevada PERS - contributions paid 100% by City. Participants are vested in the system after five years.
No Social Security
Medicare deduction of 1.45% of salary
Eleven paid holidays
Vacation leave plan
Sick leave plan
Management leave plan
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plan. Carson City pays 100% of employee premium, with dependent coverage provided at a significantly subsidized rate.
Worker's Compensation
Employee assistance plan
Deferred Compensation plans available
Voluntary additional insurance plans available
Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available

This is an overview of the benefits available to unclassified employees. There is a Resolution adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors that provides additional information on unclassified benefits. This overview does not in any manner modify or alter the resolution. The Resolution can be reviewed by visiting
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Although the medical and recreational use of marijuana is lawful in Nevada, state law allows the City to prohibit the use of marijuana in the workplace and does not require the City to modify the job or working conditions of a person who engages in the medical use of marijuana if the job or working conditions are based upon the reasonable business purposes of the City. An employee who engages in the recreational use of marijuana and, through a laboratory test, is positive for the use of marijuana will be terminated. An employee who uses medical marijuana or products that contain derivatives such as THC may be terminated. Are you able to comply with this policy?

• Yes
• No

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