Division Administrator - PH

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking a Division Administrator for our Boise location, to provide executive-level leadership for the Division of Public Health. This position serves as the state's public health authority and will serve as a member of the Department's executive leadership team, and will administer strategic direction, planning, and oversight for the division.

The Division of Public Health (DPH) protects the health and safety of Idahoans through a broad range of services and activities. These include immunizations, suicide and drug overdose prevention, chronic and communicable diseases prevention and intervention, maternal and child health services, food safety regulation, vital records administration, population and health statistics data compilation, rural healthcare provider recruitment and retention, advance care directive registry services, laboratory services, environmental health, and public health emergency preparedness and response.

This position will lead a high-functioning team of professionals to carry out public health priorities in alignment with the Department's mission, vision, and values. The Division Administrator will provide consultation to the Deputy Director, Director, and the State's Executive and Legislative branches as necessary.

We are searching for individuals with extensive leadership experience in the public health field. Applicants should also have a strong background in leadership, strategic direction, operational decision-making, and program oversight.

This position is a non-classified position and exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Administer strategic direction, planning, oversight, delivery and accountability for division activities and programs.
• Participate in the Department of Health & Welfare's executive team to ensure the goals for the Department's mission are implemented.
• Provide direction on department-wide issues including organizational structure, program, policies and resource allocations.
• Provide direction in the development of legislation, rules, procedures and policies.
• Provide executive decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with Department divisions, community partners, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Communications Office on media requests.
• Direct division budgets and allocation of program funds.
• Manage professional staff and oversee personnel-related actions such as hiring, training, performance management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in public administration, business, public health services or similar field.

The below qualifications are typically gained by at least 5 years of experience in each area; be sure to address in the cover letter your response to each:

• Experience in an executive leadership role and demonstrated leadership and supervision experience of professional staff.
• Strong background, preferably in the public sector or highly regulated environments, in business process analysis, operational decision-making and communication with public, providers, legislators, administrators, community partners and others.
• Experience managing compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to the delivery of human and social services.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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