Public Health Deputy Director

Public Health Deputy Director

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission : We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values : Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

The Public Health Deputy Director serves in a senior leadership role to plan, organize and manage the operations and activities of the Public Health Division, ensuring a strategy for future growth and financial sustainability in alignment with the Division's vision, mission and strategic plan. This position is responsible for the day to day activities related to administering and enforcing the rules of the local public health authority and public health laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority.

This position is responsible for managing an engaged, expert, and diverse workforce that delivers person-centered and culturally relevant services. It also involves determining and communicating how diversity and inclusion contribute to core business strategies and results, as well as generating insights on their impact on both service experience, workforce strategies, and business outcomes.

The Public Health Deputy Director supports the Public Health Director in overseeing programs and staff, including Environmental Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Communicable Disease, Maternal Child and Family Health, WIC, Program Design and Evaluation, Public Health Operations, and all foundational Public Health capabilities. This role involves leading the integration of public health and healthcare through Health Care Transformation processes, and representing public health within the Health Department across various committees and task forces in Multnomah County, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO), and the broader Oregon area. The Deputy Director is also responsible for fostering a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture for diverse populations, and ensuring all employees report conduct that interferes with a discrimination and harassment-free environment.

Key functions directly related to the position :

• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Partnership Development & Management

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

To qualify : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Education / Experience :

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills

Screening & Evaluation : REQUIRED :

The Application Packet : You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

Note : The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience / skills and how it is related to those shown in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows :

Note : Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type of Position : This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type : Not-Represented Management

FLSA : Exempt

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, some weekends and evenings

Location : Gladys McCoy Building @ 619 NW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97209

Note : The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Salary / Pay : Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Inclusively Leading with Race : Multnomah County is not exempt from our nation's legacy of white supremacy culture in its institutions, policies, structures and systems of care. This legacy furthers racial disparities in our community and our workforce. The County is committed to Inclusively Leading with Race to fulfill our promise to address racism within our workforce and the community. The word "inclusively" ensures that communities with overlapping identities and people for whom those identities compound disparities are not overlooked. We must center the experiences of people of color within other marginalized identities. We lead with race with the recognition that the creation and perpetuation of racial inequities have been baked into American culture and our government, and that racial inequities across all indicators for success are deep and pervasive. We also know that other groups of people are still marginalized, including based on gender, sexual orientation, ability, and age, to name but a few. Knowing this helps us take a more intersectional approach, while always naming the role that race plays in people's experiences and outcomes.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging : Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters : Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion : At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

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