Program Chief II - Public Health - Finance and Business

ABOUT THE POSITION

• BA or MA in Accounting or Business Administration
• Five years of general accounting, financial management, grants management and billing experience
• Four years in a supervisory or management capacity

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate programs; act as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies; represent the Department in the areas of policy, planning, and committee participation; coordinate, prepare, and review budgets for all Department programs.

• Evaluate and monitor services and programs; develop procedures and policies for field, clinic, and office operations ensuring compliance with federal, state, and Departmental requirements; establish and direct quality assurance procedures in conjunction with the Department's Quality Assurance Coordinator.

• Develop and promote effective relationships with other agencies, County departments, local and state agencies, and community organizations; act as a consultant to other program managers and division directors in planning, developing, and implementing related components of their program.

• Provide expertise, consultation, and assistance in the areas of animal services, environmental health, or public health; consult with Department management in situations requiring medical intervention; coordinate activities with Epidemiologists, Physicians, Veterinarians, Program Chiefs, and Program Directors for disease trend analysis, projections, and problem solving.

• Monitor legislation to determine the impact of compliance and other requirements to the Department or program; identify the necessity for and implement health and safety code enforcement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education (depending on assignment): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in biological science, health science, public health, environmental health, nursing, nutrition, dietetics, social work, psychology, animal services or humane education, or a closely related field.

Experience (depending on assignment): Four years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a community, animal services, environmental health, or public health organization which included a minimum of three years of specific experience directing and administering public health programs. (A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, public health, public or business administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-specific required experience.)

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of animal services, environmental health, or public health and health administration; basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of animal services, environmental health, public health, maternal, child and adolescent health, or disease control and public health statistics; sociological and economic characteristics of the community; community resources available for assistance in Department programs; public relations methods, including familiarity with local media communications, that will be of assistance in carrying out the Department function; proper English construction and grammar; functions and service of local, state, and federal health agencies and voluntary health agencies; cultural and ethnic values, and customs and traditions of county populations (target groups); the principles of epidemiology, communicable disease outbreak control, treatment, and follow-up procedures; health and safety codes as they relate to the control of communicable disease, animal services, environmental health, and public health services.

Ability to: Manage, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Department; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare and control budgets; apply pertinent laws, regulations, and County and department policies as they relate to the public health programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; supervise and coordinate the work of medical professional and paraprofessional staff; prepare and assist others in preparing specialized public health education programs; speak and write effectively, including preparation of clear and concise reports; develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of social and ethnic groups; organize, conduct, and actively participate in meetings and training sessions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty:
jholfort@rivco.org / 951-955-5558.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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