Salary : $85,884.00 - $109,620.00 Annually
Location : Redding, 96007, 96073, 96003, 96002, 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 924_HHSA_PH_093026
Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Public Health
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCHORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2026RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDSEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2026 AT 5:00 PMSALARY INFORMATION$7,157- $9,135 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $41.29 - $52.70 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous. and refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for future salary increases.ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder the direction of the Public Health Branch Director or Public Health Deputy Branch Director, provide leadership in organizing and directing a division of the Public Health Branch, and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis classification is a division head position in the Public Health Branch of the Health and Human Services Agency. The incumbent is responsible for planning, supervising, evaluating, and monitoring health promotion programs and administrative functions which requires a considerable knowledge of state, federal, or other guidelines specific to the respective programs. The position is a key member of the Branch's Leadership Team. Special skills and/or experience may be required relative to the duty assignment.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide creative leadership to strategically plan, implement and coordinate Public Health programs and services; think creatively, develop new approaches as needed, focus on results and population health outcomes, and exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in preventing, identifying and solving difficult problems; monitor program expenditures and revenues, and make recommendations for budget submission; in cooperation with Branch administration, negotiate and prepare contracts with state and other governmental agencies, community organizations, businesses, or individuals, and provide fiscal monitoring and oversight of contracted program activities; develop and maintain effective working relationships with the community; effectively supervise staff (hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and discipline so as to foster staff support in implementing and evaluating program activities) and initiate corrective actions, when necessary; investigate and resolve complaints from staff and customers; work under limited supervision, prioritize work assignments, delegate effectively, and work well under pressure of deadlines; work cooperatively to optimize integration of and increase access to public health services; participate in and promote efforts to enhance the cultural competency of the Public Health Branch; and effectively represent the Branch before other County departments, community groups, and governmental agencies as designated by the Branch Director or Deputy Branch Director.
QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Public Health practices and administration; functions and services of local community agencies and organizations and community resources specific to the duty assignment; leadership, management, supervision, and training; programs and issues related to population-based community health and prevention activities; Healthy People 2030 and its successor guidelines to national public health goals; program management, including development, oversight, proposal and grant writing, budget preparation, fiscal monitoring, program supervision and program evaluation; principles of staff training, coaching, mentoring, and staff development.
Ability to: Demonstrate leadership in community-based prevention activities; organize, motivate, and utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to involve stakeholders in addressing public health issues and in advocating for policy and system changes to improve the community's health; gain the support and cooperation of public officials, community groups, and agencies relative to public health concerns; focus on prevention, results and population health outcomes, and exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult or sensitive administrative or community problems; think strategically and set and carry out goals and objectives; plan, implement, and evaluate health programs and intervention strategies in areas specific to the duty assignment, and make program changes in response to program evaluation to most effectively improve community health priorities; work collaboratively and effectively with local and state agencies, community groups, medical communities, and public news media, and Public Health staff, including addressing problems of a sensitive and/or political nature; train, motivate, and effectively direct and evaluate the work of supervised staff; prepare clear, concise recommendations, reports and plans; direct or assist in the development of funding for health promotion efforts, including grant and request-for-proposal writing; actively support and promote the Health and Human Services Agency's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThree (3) years of progressively more responsible experience supervising, managing, or administering public health or related programs, AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in community or public health, nursing, health administration, or a field closely related to the area of assignment.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in public health, health business, public administration, or a health-related specialty is highly desired and may be substituted for one (1) year or experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Depending on the duty assignment, the position may require a specific license and/or certification.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and aptitude, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. The ideal candidate will have a working understanding of specialty health services for families and children, will have experience as a supervisor in public health or related field and supervising multidisciplinary staff; and will have a demonstrated track record of valuing diversity, inclusion, and equity. This individual will have experience in negotiating and preparing contracts with state and other governmental agencies, community organizations, businesses, or individuals, and providing fiscal monitoring and oversight of contracted program activities; developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the community and organizations. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSResponses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- Do you possess three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience supervising, managing, or administering public health or related programs? If yes, how many years and what programs? If no, please list your leadership experience obtained in a professional setting.
- Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in community or public health or a closely related field? If so, which degree and how does it meet the qualifications required in this job announcement? If no, what types of continuous learning have you done in your career to prepare you for a program manager position?
- Please describe your philosophy of leadership. Describe how you apply your leadership philosophy in the course of your duties.
- I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license. Yes/No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position is a desk job with reading, talking, attending meetings, some driving, and the use of a computer.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS- All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
