public health director

Butte County, CA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div> 
<div> 
<div>Butte County is seeking a mission-driven, strategic leader with the judgment and experience to guide a complex behavioral health system through ongoing change, combining a strong commitment to public service with the executive capacity to lead people, systems, and large-scale initiatives in a highly regulated environment.</div><div></div><div> 
Please submit your resume and cover letter by applying at peckhamandmckenney.com</div><div>
Filing deadline for this recruitment is May 26, 2026</div> 

FLSA: EXCEMPT 
 
DEFINITION 
This position operates under the policy direction from the Board of Supervisors and administrative direction from the Chief Administrative Officer. The Director of Behavioral Health is an organizational leader capable of overseeing a complex and diverse department; combining good judgment and initiative providing a wide range of prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and community services for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health or substance abuse problems; and performs other duties as assigned. 
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 
Receives administrative direction from the Chief Administrative Officer. Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision. 
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 
This is an at-will department director classification that oversees and directs all activities of the Department of Behavioral Health, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the County Administrative Officer in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, County functions and activities, including the role of the Board of Supervisors, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Job Functions</h2></div>
<div>Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 
<ul><li>
Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within County policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.</li><li>
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department&rsquo;s annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs assigned staff; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and Plan organize, direct, and evaluate the operation of behavioral health programs.</li><li>
Formulates County behavioral health objectives, policies, procedures, and guidelines based upon policy direction provided by the County Board of Supervisors, and federal and state laws and regulations.</li><li>
Act as a liaison between the County governing body, the department and other agencies.</li><li>
Act as the County&rsquo;s liaison with federal, state, and local codes and regulations established for mental health and substance use disorder institutions and professionals.</li><li>
Direct and oversee a variety of programs and services, quality assurance programs of peer review and continuous staff education in current advances in mental health and substance use disorder practices, and community outreach and development.</li><li>
Provide leadership in mental health and substance use disorder education and referral services by planning and implementing programs that address the behavioral health needs of the community.</li><li>
Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the effect that federal, state and local legislation, rules or policies will have on behavioral health programs, and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.</li><li>
Prepare department budget and control budgetary expenditures.</li><li>
Recommend staffing, service priorities, adequacy of facilities and services, and other matters affecting the behavioral health needs of persons in the community.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Knowledge of: 
<ul><li>
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.</li><li>
Administrative principles, practices, and methods including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards.</li><li>
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.</li><li>
Principles and practices of mental health administration and substance use disorder administration adhering to all relevant laws, ordinances and regulations.</li><li>
Public agency budget development, contract administration, and County-wide administrative practices related to the functions assigned.</li><li>
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to departmental objectives.</li><li>
Principles and practices of program management, including development, funding sources, grant proposal writing, planning, monitoring, evaluating, quality control, fiscal management, and administration.</li><li>
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.</li><li>
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.</li><li>
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.</li><li>
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.</li></ul> 

Ability To: 
<ul><li>
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.</li><li>
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Department of Behavioral Health and the County.</li><li>
Determine the need and priority of behavioral health programs, recommend allocation of resources and participate in short- and long-range budget planning and preparation.</li><li>
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.</li><li>
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff; delegate authority and responsibility.</li><li>
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.</li><li>
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.</li><li>
Work effectively under stress and in urgent situations.</li><li>
Comprehend complex contracting, organizational, financial and real property related problems and objectives and develop and execute appropriate plans to the benefit of the County.</li><li>
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff reports.</li><li>
Effectively represent the department and County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.</li><li>
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances and County policies and procedures relevant to work performed.</li><li>
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.</li><li>
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.</li><li>
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.</li><li>
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</li></ul> 

Education and Experience: 
Pursuant to California regulations, Title 9, Rehabilitative and Developmental Services, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Professional and Technical Standards, when the Local Mental Health Director is someone other than the local health officer or the medical administrator of the county hospital, that individual shall be one of the following: 
<ul><li>
An administrator who possesses a master&rsquo;s degree in hospital administration, public health administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university, and has at least three years of experience in hospital or health care administration, two of which shall have been in the mental health field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with the approval of the Department of Mental Health.</li></ul><ul><li>
A physician and surgeon licensed in the State of California, with evidence of having completed the required course of graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623, supplemented by an additional period of two years of training or practice limited to the field of psychiatry, one year of which shall have been in administrative experience.</li></ul><ul><li>
A psychologist who is licensed in the State of California and holds a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution of higher education. In addition, the psychologist shall have at least three years of acceptable clinical psychology experience, two years of which shall have been in administrative experience.</li></ul><ul><li>
A clinical social worker who possesses a master&rsquo;s degree in social work or higher and is a licensed clinical social worker under the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code. The individual shall have at least five years of mental health experience, two years of which shall have been in administrative experience.</li></ul><ul><li>
A marriage, family, and child counselor who possesses a master&rsquo;s degree in an approved behavioral science course of study, is a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, and has received the specific instruction (or its equivalent) required for licensure as of January 1, 1981. In addition, the counselor shall have at least five years of mental health experience, two years of which shall have been in administrative experience. The term specific instruction, as used in Sections 5751 and 5751.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, is not limited to classroom instruction but may include equivalent demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment of premarital, marriage, family, and child relationship dysfunctions.</li></ul><ul><li>
A nurse who possesses a master&rsquo;s degree in psychiatric or public health nursing, is licensed as a registered nurse by the Board of Registered Nursing in the State of California, and has at least five years of mental health experience, two of which shall have been in administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience in a mental health setting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirements.</li></ul> 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Responsible administrative experience managing multi-divisional mental health and substance abuse programs and staff; and managerial experience in an organization employing about 400 individuals; and adept management organizational skills and abilities. 
 
Certifications and Licenses: 
<ul><li>
A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements</h2></div>
<div>PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
<ul><li>
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects up to 30 pounds.</li><li>
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.</li><li>
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.</li><li>
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.</li></ul>
 
WORKING CONDITIONS 
<ul><li>
Office and field environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.</li><li>
Incumbent may be required to visit construction sites that require additional safety considerations.</li><li>
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.</li></ul>
 
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED 
<ul><li>
Equipment utilized includes motor vehicle, personal computer, fax machine, and standard office equipment.</li></ul>
 
Disaster Service Worker 
All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.</div></div></div>

Director of Behavioral Health

Trustwell Living

<div>Remember why you became a nurse? At Trustwell Living, you have the power to make a real difference&mdash;every single day. This isn&rsquo;t just a job; it&rsquo;s a chance to impact the lives of seniors, support families, and lead an incredible team. As a key player in our multidisciplinary team, you&rsquo;ll help seniors live healthier, more fulfilling lives while growing your own leadership skills in a rewarding management role. Join us and rediscover the heart of nursing! 


As the Nurse Manager/Health Services Director at Trustwell Living, you'll be the driving force behind exceptional care for our Assisted Living residents. From ensuring safe medication management and infection control to mentoring staff and coordinating personalized care plans, you&rsquo;ll help create a thriving, supportive environment where seniors can live their best lives. 


The successful candidate for this position will have:
<ul>
<li>A passion for seniors and enhancing their quality of life</li>
<li>A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; Compact license or ability to obtain is encouraged. An unencumbered license is required. An LPN with leadership experience may also be considered.</li>
<li>Proven clinical leader in an assisted living or LTC environment with at least one year of successful experience as a Wellness Director, Health Care Coordinator (HCC) or Director of Nursing (DON)</li>
<li>Understand the importance of being state survey ready, every day</li>
<li>Have a current driver&rsquo;s license</li></ul> 


Essential Functions:
<ul>
<li>Be able to lead the clinical team with a sense of purpose and accountability; utilize metrics and established goals.</li>
<li>Oversees the medication management services, including training and audit of medication administration practices, collaboration with prescribing healthcare providers and pharmacy staff</li>
<li>Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through assessment and service plans utilizing the nursing process</li>
<li>Visit prospective/current residents in their homes or healthcare settings as needed to assess for admission/readmission to the community.</li>
<li>Clinical liaison with families, residents, healthcare professionals, and team members</li>
<li>Direct the infection control measures for the community</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with others on the community leadership team</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate the work of the clinical staff. This includes overseeing and/or completing required training, staff schedules monthly and daily work assignments.</li>
<li>Provide on-call clinical support as needed.</li></ul> 


Why Join Us? 
At Trustwell, we believe in creating a work environment that fosters growth and satisfaction. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. By joining our team you&rsquo;ll become part of a community that values care and compassion toward its senior residents. We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Trustwell is an EEO employer. All offers of employment with Trustwell Living are contingent upon a satisfactory background and drug screening. 


Related titles: Wellness Director, Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Manager, Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness Director 


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Health Services Director

Women Helping Women

<div><div>Prevention Director</div>
<div>Women Helping Women</div>
<div>Location: 215 East Ninth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM</div>
<div>Who We Are</div>
<div>Are you interested in being part of an organization dedicated to preventing gender-based violence and empowering survivors? At Women Helping Women, we believe in the power of survivors to rebuild their lives and are committed to providing the support and resources they need to do so. We operate on the principle that survivors are the experts of their own lives, and our mission is to stand by them on their journey from immediate safety to long-term stability.</div>
<div></div><div>Our success is rooted in a comprehensive approach that includes a 24/7 hotline, live chat, legal advocacy, hospital support, and support groups. We also provide crucial financial assistance through the Francie Garber Pepper Survivor Equity Fund, helping with immediate needs, housing, and the rebuilding of lives. Beyond direct support, we are actively engaged in prevention through community education and campus-based advocacy, working to create a world free of violence. Join us in making a tangible and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the community.</div>
<div>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</div>
<div>We&rsquo;re seeking a Prevention Director who brings strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to best practice prevention education. This role provides direct supervision to all Prevention Educators, Prevention Coordinator, a Rural Prevention Coordinator, holds day-to-day accountability for staff performance and serves as a key link between individual and community level prevention work and agency leadership.</div>
<div></div><div>As a Prevention Director, this leader provides oversight of prevention programming and direct supervision of educators and coordinators through regular, structured supervision. The Prevention Director ensures programming is delivered consistently and in alignment with trauma-informed practices and agency standards. Through ongoing communication, coaching, performance feedback, and schedule coordination, this role strengthens staff accountability, supports educator effectiveness, and helps maintain best practice prevention programs across school based and various community settings.</div>
<div></div><div>What you will Be Responsible For</div>
<div>Programming Leadership</div>
<ul><li>Provide direct supervision to Prevention Educators, Prevention Coordinator and Rural Prevention Coordinator, including weekly individual and team supervision, coaching, and performance support</li>
<li>Oversees program scheduling for school-based, community, and outreach prevention programming, ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage</li>
<li>Ensures staff onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development to promote consistent, best practice, trauma-informed program delivery</li>
<li>Oversee day-to-day program operations, including preparation of materials, logistics, and coordination with community partners</li>
<li>Supervise implementation of prevention curriculum and support continuous improvement based on staff feedback, community needs, and best practices in gender-based violence prevention</li>
<li>Support collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, and internal teams to support effective prevention efforts</li>
<li>Ensure staff compliance with agency mission, vision, and strategic goals, as well as established policies, procedures, and ongoing operational improvements</li>
<li>Oversee the collection of data regarding services provided to be used for agency program statistics, client satisfaction and outcome measurements and to ensure quality services and report appropriate outcomes to funders.</li>
<li>Participates in various local and state coalition and local collaborative meetings to enhance agency and partner resource sharing and increased access points to WHW programs.</li>
<li>Responsibility for annual program budget creation and compliance.</li>
<li>Reviews prevention program curricula annually to assure alignment with best practices.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>About You</div>
<div>Required Qualifications</div>
<ul><li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, public health, education, psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li>
<li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience in prevention, education, youth services, or community-based programming</li>
<li>At least 3 years of supervisory and leadership experience relevant to youth and community programming</li>
<li>Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, violence prevention, and youth development</li>
</ul><div>Preferred Qualifications</div>
<ul><li>Experience working in domestic violence, sexual violence, or related prevention fields</li>
<li>Experience with school-based prevention programs</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>Required Skills &amp; Competencies</div>
<ul><li>Leadership: Strong leadership skills, including the ability to effectively lead teams, manage staff performance, and foster a collaborative, productive work environment</li>
</ul><ul><li>Organization: The ability to manage schedules, priorities, and prevention programming logistics efficiently</li>
<li>Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, schools, and community partners</li>
<li>Team Development: A commitment to empowering staff through supervision, coaching, mentorship, and professional development</li>
<li>Problem Solving: The ability to assess challenges, make sound decisions, and adapt programming or staffing as needed</li>
<li>Advocacy: An understanding of survivor-centered, trauma-informed prevention and advocacy principles</li>
<li>Confidentiality: The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries when handling sensitive information</li>
<li>Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for supervision, documentation, and community engagement</li>
<li>Cultural Competency: The ability to provide and support culturally responsive prevention programming</li>
<li>Record Keeping: Attention to detail in maintaining accurate documentation and program records</li>
<li>Stress Management: The ability to manage stress, maintain professionalism, and model self-care in demanding work environment</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div>OTHER REQUIREMENTS: To facilitate agency effectiveness, maybe expected to take on other duties assigned. Availability of transportation to provide service in the community is required.</div>
<div>Women Helping Women is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:</div>
<ul><li>Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Retirement Plans</li>
<li>Monthly Parking Stipend</li>
<li>Paid Vacation, Sick Time Off &amp; Self Care Days</li>
<li>And more&hellip;</li></ul></div>

Prevention Director

<div><div>WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Director to join an ongoing PMC programme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</div></div>
 <div><div><ul><li>Lead HSE for the programme and regularly attend meetings with the client to provide them with the assurance that HSE is being managed in accordance with legal and contractual obligations by all stakeholders
</li><li>Support the Project Director, ensuring our HSE obligations are met and Construction Supervision Consultants are fulfilling their legal and contractual obligations
</li><li>Ensure collaboration between all stakeholders, client, PMO, PMC, CSC and Contractor on HSE matters
</li><li>Have a holistic view of the programme and ensure risks are known and managed
</li><li>Ensure the implementation of the WSP HSE management system arrangements to ensure our people are protected from physical and psychological risks
</li><li>Promote a positive culture of health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing across the programme
</li><li>Have proactive approach to risk and develop awareness campaigns for the programme to ensure risks are known and managed
</li><li>Drive the Zero Harm vision across the programme, ensuing fatal risks are managed and mitigated
</li><li>Proactively monitor the HSE performance of the programme in accordance with set KPI&rsquo;s and identify trends, ensuring they are addressed
</li><li>Provide sound advice, support and training on WSP and contractual requirements to project management teams for HSE
</li><li>Manage the PMC HSE resources, to ensure sufficient coverage for each stage of the programme
</li><li>Ensure the PMC HSE Team are conducting proactive monitoring of work, via audits of the Construction Supervision Consultant and ad hoc inspections of the contractors under their supervision
</li><li>Identify areas for improvement across the programme; to support continual improvement</li></ul></div></div>
 <div><ul><li>Hold a BSc / MSc or equivalent health and safety qualification
</li><li><ul><li>At least 15+ years&rsquo; experience in the field of HSE within the construction sector, with at least 5 years in a senior HSE level role working closely with leadership teams
</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>At least 5 years&rsquo; previous experience working in the Middle East &ndash; Essential
</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Hold an environmental qualification IEMA, NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or equivalent
 </li></ul></li><li>Have an internal / external auditing qualification, ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001
 </li>Chartered Member of a professional body i.e. IOSH, IIRSM or SocEnv 
<li>
 
</li></ul> 
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HSE Director

Richland County Government

<div>GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The purpose of this class is to plan, direct, and organize the operations of the Animal Services Department, including the Animal Care and Vector Control divisions. The position oversees the enforcement of County ordinances and applicable State of South Carolina laws related to animal control, disease prevention, and public health. The Director develops and implements complex policies, goals, and objectives; establishes operational strategies; designs and improves departmental processes; and allocates resources to ensure effective service delivery. Work is performed with broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, consistent with County policy and state law.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Vector Control and Animal Care divisions through assigned managers and supervisors, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and maintaining accountability to the public.</li><li>
Provides executive oversight of departmental staff through the chain of command, including workforce planning, work assignment and review, employee selection, performance management, and approval of discipline and discharge actions.</li><li>
Leads the development and implementation of complex policies and procedures in collaboration with Division management to protect public health and safety, and to ensure alignment with County goals.</li><li>
Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned employees for quality, accuracy, and timeliness; provides guidance and corrective direction as needed. Monitors complaint management systems to ensure appropriate responses and response times.</li><li>
Develops, administers, and monitors the Department&rsquo;s budget, ensuring the effective and efficient use of funds, personnel, equipment, and time; recommends budget adjustments as necessary.</li><li>
Directs the procurement, maintenance, and inspection of Department facilities, supplies, and equipment to ensure operational readiness.</li><li>
Establishes short- and long-range goals, strategic priorities, and operational plans for the Animal Services Department to support mission achievement.</li><li>
Monitors legislative and regulatory changes affecting departmental operations and ensures timely compliance and operational adjustments.</li><li>
Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance within areas of responsibility.</li><li>
Oversees enforcement activities, including investigations of complaints and animal bites; ensures compliance with laws related to animal control, quarantine, placement, euthanasia, and disposal; and oversees fee collection activities.</li><li>
Coordinates and facilitates regular meetings with Animal Care and Vector Control leadership to support communication, accountability, and program alignment.</li><li>
Prepares and oversees the preparation of correspondence, narrative reports, statistical analyses, and other materials for Administration related to Department operations and performance.</li><li>
Directs emergency preparedness and response planning for Animal Services and oversees Department operations during emergency situations.</li><li>
Collaborates with local animal welfare organizations, law enforcement agencies, legal counsel, and court officials to support enforcement, compliance, and community outcomes.</li><li>
Provides strategic direction and oversight for specialized programs administered by the Vector Control Manager and biologist, monitoring outcomes and contributing to annual reporting.</li><li>
Develops and implements management systems, performance measures, and evaluation standards to assess departmental effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.</li><li>
Ensures ongoing compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards; monitors industry trends and best practices; and implements policy and procedural improvements as appropriate.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING<ul><li>
Four year or graduate degree with emphasis in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Five (5) years of related work experience.</li></ul>
-or-<ul><li>
Any combination of education, training, and experience that meets the requirements for performing the essential functions of this job.</li></ul>
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
<ul><li>Must possess a valid state driver&rsquo;s license.</li><li>
Holds (or obtains within one year once hired) the following certifications: Professional Animal Control; Humane Euthanasia; Chemical Capture; and Animal Cruelty.</li><li>
Must be appointed a Richland County Code Enforcement Officer upon hire.</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Data Involvement: Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations</li><li>
People Involvement: Requires negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.</li><li>
Involvement with Things: Requires handling or using machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones, or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.</li><li>
Reasoning Requirements: Requires performing work involving the application of logical principles and thinking to solve practical problems within or applying to a unit or division of the organization.</li><li>
Mathematical Requirements: Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication, and division; and/or calculating ratios, rates, and percentages</li><li>
Language Requirements: Requires reading journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.</li><li>
Mental Requirements: Requires: doing professional-level work requiring the application of principles and practices in a wide range of administrative, technical, or managerial methods in the solution of administrative or technical problems; coordinating entry-level managerial work needing a general understanding of operating policies and procedures; and applying these to complex administrative problems with continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual situations.</li><li>
Computer Requirements: Requires using MS Office Suite programs, code enforcement case software, Workday accounting and human resource software, and knowledge and skills in general computer and web-based database systems.</li><li>
Judgments and Decisions: Makes decisions as a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; and assists in developing policy and practices.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
The work is medium work which requires the person in this position to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:<ul><li>
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.</li><li>
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.</li><li>
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.</li><li>
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.</li><li>
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.</li><li>
Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.</li><li>
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.</li><li>
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.</li><li>
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.</li><li>
Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.</li><li>
Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.</li><li>
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.</li><li>
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.</li><li>
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.</li><li>
Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.</li><li>
Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.</li><li>
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.</li><li>
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.</li><li>
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.</li><li>
Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.</li><li>
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.</li></ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Periodically involves responding to phone calls and other communications at night and on weekends. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee&rsquo;s physical presence at the workplace. The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, and violence. Work is performed regularly where decisions are made that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if there is a failure to make the appropriate decision at the time.
EEO AND ADA MESSAGE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Richland County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Compensation Range: $106,912.06 - $170,914.99</div>

Director Of Animal Services

Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice

Director of Government Relations - Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience).Texas Association for Home Care &amp; Hospice (TAHC&amp;H) Full-Time | Exempt | Austin, TX Remote (Austin area): Must be available for frequent Austin-based meetings and legislative activities.Position PurposeThe Director of Government Relations serves as the chief legislative and policy strategist for the Texas Association for Home Care &amp; Hospice (TAHC&amp;H). This role leads the association&rsquo;s advocacy before the Texas Legislature, state and federal agencies, and the U.S. Congress to advance policies that support access to quality home care and hospice services across Texas.The Director oversees the execution of TAHC&amp;H&rsquo;s state and federal legislative agenda, supervises a growing team of Government Affairs professionals, and ensures that all advocacy efforts are member-driven, strategic, and aligned with the association&rsquo;s mission.Key ResponsibilitiesLegislative &amp; Policy Leadership<ul><li>Serve as TAHC&amp;H&rsquo;s registered lobbyist in the State of Texas.</li><li>Lead development and implementation of the state and federal legislative agendas, in collaboration with the Executive Director, COO, relevant policy committees, and contracted lobbyists.</li><li>Draft and deliver testimony and public comments before the Texas Legislature, HHSC, and regulatory agencies.</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislation, rulemaking, and agency activities affecting home care and hospice providers.</li><li>Represent the association in coalitions, advisory councils, and stakeholder workgroups to advance member priorities.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Supervision<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a Government Affairs team consisting of:</li><li>Up to three Advocacy Associates (Sector Leads)</li><li>Pediatric Medicaid Associate: Focuses on Private Duty Nursing and Pediatric Therapy; tracks HHSC and MCO developments.</li><li>Medicaid Community Care Associate: Leads engagement on Community Care and attendant service policy with HHSC and MCOs.</li><li>Guide Associates in developing sector-specific advocacy strategies, district outreach, monitoring regulatory and policy developments and timely member communications.</li><li>Ensure team alignment with TAHC&amp;H&rsquo;s overall legislative and regulatory priorities.</li></ul>Grassroots Advocacy &amp; PAC Management<ul><li>Oversee the TAHC&amp;H grassroots advocacy program and related advocacy training resources.</li><li>Direct the Political Action Committee (PAC), oversee strategy, support fundraisers, and ensure compliance with all Ethics Commission requirements and timely reporting.</li><li>Coordinate district meetings, legislative alerts, and fundraising events that connect members directly with policymakers.</li></ul>Member &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Communicate legislative updates and advocacy outcomes through articles, webinars, and presentations.</li><li>Support member participation in advocacy through timely action alerts, talking points, and one-pagers.</li><li>Strengthen relationships with policymakers, managed care organizations (MCOs), state agencies, and coalition partners.</li></ul>Cross Departmental Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with the Regulatory Affairs and Marketing to ensure unified policy messaging and advocacy campaigns.</li><li>Collaborate with the Membership and Education teams to enhance member engagement through advocacy-related programming and events.</li></ul>Qualifications Education:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in public policy, political science, health administration, or a related healthcare field required.</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy.</li><li>Experience with the Texas Legislature, HHSC, or similar health and human services agencies preferred.</li><li>Proven experience managing advocacy initiatives and supervising professional staff.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication, including public speaking and policy writing.</li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.</li><li>Strategic thinking and ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines.</li><li>Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at both the state and federal levels.</li></ul>Performance Goals<ul><li>Deliver a coordinated, measurable legislative and regulatory strategy advancing TAHC&amp;H&rsquo;s advocacy priorities.</li><li>Strengthen grassroots participation and PAC contributions through active member engagement.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with legislators, agencies, and coalition partners.</li><li>Ensure timely, high-quality communication with members on policy and advocacy issues.</li><li>Support sector leads in developing expertise, materials, and advocacy outcomes that demonstrate member value.</li></ul>Key Relationships<ul><li>Reports to: Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer</li><li>Supervises: Up to three Advocacy Associates</li><li>Works closely with: Director of Regulatory Affairs, Digital Marketing Manager, All Policy Committees, PAC Council, and member volunteers.</li></ul>About TAHC&amp;HThe Texas Association for Home Care &amp; Hospice represents providers delivering essential home health, hospice, personal assistance, and pediatric care services across Texas. TAHC&amp;H advocates for policies that ensure access to care, protect patient choice, and strengthen the home care and hospice workforce.Job Type: Full-timePay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Director of Government Relations

Tuscarawas County Public Library

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System is seeking a new Assistant Director.Position: Assistant DirectorStatus: Full-Time Exempt 40 hrs per week; some evenings and weekends requiredSalary: Starting range of $58,000 to $68,000 per year; pay rate commensurate with skills and prior experience;Benefits: 13 paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System retirement plan, $15,000 life insurance policy, health insurance (85/15 premium share); may elect to take vision insurance, dental insurance, supplemental life insurance at employee's expense, as well as an option to participate in tax deferred payroll deductions for flexible spending account and/or Ohio's deferred compensation; paid Ohio Library Council and Northeast Ohio Regional Library System memberships.Qualifications: MLS (Master of Library Science) or MLIS (Master of Library Information Science) from an American Library Association accredited library school; three to five years of library management experience required; experience in an Assistant Director or similar senior management role preferred; may be required to load, unload, lift, shelve, transfer and/or transport materials up to 50 lbs including cargo and book drop; provide own transportation in fulfillment of job duties; be available evenings and some Saturdays.Required Knowledge: Solid knowledge of public library service including best practices in collection development, facilities management, budget management, and employment law practices; Strong customer service background; Excellent knowledge of emerging technologies; Proficiency with Library ILS and Microsoft applications.Required Skills: Self-motivation and ability to motivate staff; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to lead and mentor several different teams to achieve organizational goals; Ability to resolve conflicts, overseeing and following up as needed; Ability to use evidence-based principles related to creating and implementing departmental budgets and departmental strategic plan; Ability to effectively network and represent the library to business and community leaders; Willingness to be active in the Ohio Library Council including travel to trainings and meetings.Duties Include: Under the supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director provides a full range of services to customers by assisting the Director with regular duties and special projects and through the supervision of extension, substitute, and security staff; supports the library&rsquo;s mission and initiatives by providing professional expertise to the library administration to ensure the library system&rsquo;s programs, services, and materials are meeting the needs of the community. Duties include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluating of staff; ensures that staff perform duties according to standardized procedures; implements library policies</li><li>Assumes the duties of the Director in the Director&rsquo;s absence</li><li>Assists the Director with regular duties and special projects as assigned</li><li>Directs extension operations, in conjunction with branch and mobile services supervisors and in alignment with administrative goals and objectives</li><li>Fosters and maintains cooperative relationships within the library system&rsquo;s service district, including village and township officials in conjunction with branch supervisors</li><li>Oversees insurance claims in conjunction with Support Services Manager and Director</li><li>Oversees system-wide statistics, preparing quarterly, annual, and other statistical reports</li><li>Completes the statistical portion of the library&rsquo;s annual state and national reports</li><li>Advocates for library funding at local, state, and national level</li><li>Oversees safety and security concerns for the library system including scheduling and supervision of security guards at the Main library</li><li>Develops and updates, in conjunction with the Library Director and administration, the library&rsquo;s Code of Conduct, as well as policies and procedures related to safety and security within the library system</li><li>Mentors and coaches managers and supervisors regarding application of the library system&rsquo;s code of conduct and, when necessary, customer disciplinary actions</li><li>Maintains the library system&rsquo;s incident and accident reports, records of customer progressive discipline actions and related legal documents with law enforcement or the courts; keeps the Director and management abreast of safety and security related issues</li><li>Monitors Main library facility and corrects conditions that may pose a security threat</li><li>Monitors customer usage of the library facilities and takes a proactive approach in preventing disruptive or unsafe behaviors or conditions</li><li>Supervises library buildings and staff at appointed times including emergency situations and closings</li><li>Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports library goals and objectives.</li></ul>Applications will be reviewed as received; the position will be open until filled. Interested persons should submit a completed TCPL job application, letter of interest, current resume, and 3 letters of recommendation through the online application portal or directly to:Human Resources Specialist humanresources@tusclibrary.orgTuscarawas County Public Library System121 Fair Avenue NWNew Philadelphia, OH 44663Please use email to reach out with any employment inquiries. Thank you.Pay: $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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