Deputy Director, Health and Human Services Agency - Public Health Division

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The County of El Dorado , Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. The Health and Human Services Agency has over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
The El Dorado County Public Health Division aims to promote, protect, and assure conditions for optimal health for our community through disease prevention and management programs, education on healthy living, emergency preparedness, and program implementation. By providing these services and resources, we can protect the health of you, your family, and our community. We have three overarching sections in our division including Clinical Affairs, Community Health, and Health Promotion. Clinical Affairs focuses on communicable disease prevention and outbreak response, immunizations and clinic operations, vital statistics and the California Children Services Program. The Community Health section focuses on Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Home Visiting services, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, and Lead Poisoning Prevention. The Health Promotion section focuses on Women, Infant, and Children, Oral Health, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, and Tobacco Use Prevention. We have about 70 staff that are dedicated to our community.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a management classification responsible for providing highly responsible staff assistance to an Assistant Director of the Health and Human Services Agency or other assigned management staff in the administration of a division within the HHSA. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy; fiscal management; applicable laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; and the ability to assist in the development, oversight, and implementation of projects and programs in the assigned functional area. Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of the activities of the division with those of other County divisions and departments and outside agencies.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of management, supervisory, professional, paraprofessional, technical, and administrative support staff in an assigned division within the HHSA
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned division.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate assigned programs and activities to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to the community.
• Prepare and administers budgets for assigned divisions/functions; assist with forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor and approves expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with division, HHSA, and County policies and procedures; applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and develop, recommend, and supervises enforcement activities.
• Direct, review, and conduct studies to analyze and evaluate needs and services; research and propose creation of or revision to County codes, policies, and procedures.
• Select, train, develop, and direct division personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with HHSA standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; make discipline recommendations to the assigned Assistant Director of Health and Human Services Agency or management staff; responds to staff questions and concerns.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has significant experience in a leadership position in Public Health, is a seasoned expert in grant, budget/ fiscal and program management, experience with public policies and applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances, and enjoys improving organizational operations. This individual has subject matter expertise across all Public Health programs and related initiatives like Community Health Assessments, Community Health Improvement Plans, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Public Health Accreditation. Additionally, the individual is a strong people leader with experience facilitating multi-sector collaboratives, leading large interdisciplinary teams and all aspects of personnel management.

With approximately 70 dedicated staff across Clinical, Community-Based and Health Promotion services, the El Dorado County Public Health Division conducts programming and strengthens local partnerships to promote, protect, and assure conditions for optimal health for our community..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Education and experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, mental health, public health, social work, or a field closely related to the area of assignment;

AND

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in health, social services, public administration, or a field closely related to the area of assignment, including at least three (3) years of managerial experience in a health or social services public agency which included program, budget, and personnel administration experience.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Deputy Director, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICAATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept" .

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Monique Heredia in Human Resources at monique.heredia@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening , qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Program Assistant - Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Program Assistant with the Health and Human Services Agency, please submit your application.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, located in Placerville CA

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader ) for more information.

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Management and Bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 7/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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