Human Resource Services
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Deputy Division Director, Public Health

Recruitment #24-5083-01

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Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.  Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

DESCRIPTION



ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH

Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve.

Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person.

· The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience.

· The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.

· The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.

· Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations.

We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, to assist a Division Director in the administration and direction of their assigned division in the Public Health Department (Family Health Services, Community Health Services, Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, and Quality Improvement and Accreditation); coordinate financial and accounting operations, provide supervision and oversight to division staff regarding program operations, assist with organizational planning and development of divisional work units, facilities maintenance, personnel management, training and development, and related work as required.

 

THE VACANCY

The current vacancy is located in Alameda County Health's Public Health Department However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas and departments.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE


The ideal candidate for this position will be an innovative, strategic, forward-thinking leader, able to guide the department in a resource-constrained environment; will be strategic in positioning the department for the future; capable of managing change; creative in solving problems; and flexible in approach. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be:


  • An outstanding, committed, visionary leader who possesses the ability to inspire quality work, accountability and change within the public health department, as well as the ability to lead the organization from vision to action.
  • An exceptional manager with the highest ethical and professional standards.
  • Approachable and collaborative with the ability to instill trust, and develop and maintain relationships.
  • An effective communicator with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, focused on developing an environment where diverse multidisciplinary teams can work together and offer maximum services to the community residents.
  • Flexible, adaptive, and responsive to feedback; able to take a stand and function effectively in a transparent public sector environment.
  • Skilled in aligning performance for success.
  • A champion of diversity and equity - advocating the value of diversity and using an equity lens for program and policy development.
  • Politically savvy - exhibiting confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally.
  • A strong administrator and supervisor who possesses the ability to develop cost effective systems, manage overall program budget, plan program sustainability and adhere to principles of effective personnel management.
  • A trainer and mentor who creates staff development opportunities for staff at all levels to further their skills and aid in their professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I
Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health care, social work, public administration or related field.

AND
Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience as a Health Care Program Administrator II or comparable classification with at least two (2) years of full-time experience in the management and oversight of a health program(s) involving the delivery of direct services.

OR II
Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public health, health care, social work, public administration, or related field.(Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND
Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time supervisory experience in the management and direction of a multi-program health, social, or community services organization and supervision of professional, multi-disciplinary staff, with overall program(s) responsibility in the following areas:  program and budget development, organizational/operational planning, development and evaluation, and coordination of community resources.

Substitution:

Possession of a master’s degree in public health, nursing, public health nursing, public policy, public administration, psychology, health care, social work or public administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience, in either pattern above. 

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of public health and health care administration
  • Current principles and practices of program development and management of a comprehensive, multi-program division.
  • Current principles, best practices of effective organization, management, monitoring, and trends in a service delivery system and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Improvement (QI).
  • County, state, and federal policies and regulations applicable to the delivery of health services.
  • Ten Essential Public Health Services and Foundational Capabilities.
  •  Budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques and financial analysis. 
  • Principles and processes of personnel management, including leadership, coaching, evaluation, development, and counseling.
  • Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations which includes understanding the factors affecting health and health equity, e.g. institutional racism, socio-economic, disenfranchisement, sexism, heterosexism, violence, climate, and the environment. 
  • Principles and practices of procurement and contracts; contract compliance, negotiation, and administration. 
  • Strategic planning. 
  • Evaluation methodologies, management, and data analysis.

Ability to:

  • Demonstrate vision, leadership, and strong managerial skills. Identify operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
  • Make strategic, relevant decisions that support the mission and vision of the assigned division and the Public Health Department.
  • Ensure the establishment of organizational infrastructure to address the social determinants of health in programs and services. 
  • Plan, organize, evaluate, direct, and coordinate program services. 
  • Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and interventions; modify as needed to meet/improve programmatic objectives. 
  • Prepare, analyze, and monitor budgets.
  • Interpret and apply complex state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Exercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness, and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
  • Facilitate and model effective oral and written communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency. 
  • Strategically use one’s own influence and demonstrate political astuteness in moving forward the mission of the organization. 
  • Collaborate with other agencies, departments, government entities, and local communities to achieve divisional and organizational goals while leveraging financial and other resources. 
  • Exhibit flexibility and adapt to frequent changes in standards, regulations, and requirements. 
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures, and other written materials. 
  • Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities. 

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

  1. A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
  2. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
  3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 % of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. 

 

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. 

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.  

 

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.  Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position.  Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: 

Deadline for Filing:   

5:00:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2024

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Monday, July 15, 2024

Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

August 26, 2024

Civil Service Oral Examination:

Week of September 9, 2024

Notification of Results:

Week of September 16, 2024

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: 

Departmental Hiring Interviews:

 October 2024

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Share the Savings
  • Basic Life Insurance 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
  • County Allowance Credit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 12 paid holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Group Auto/Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Angelica Cuevas, Human Resources Analyst

Human Resource Services, County of Alameda

(510) 271-5154 | Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org

www.acgov.org/hrs 

  

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.



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