Date Posted:

March 20, 2015

Salary: 

$139,921 -$170,019

Description:

The Assistant Director of HHS is an unclassified position that reports to the Director of HHS. This position assists the Director in managing and directing six department divisions (Adult System of Care, IHSS and Medical Clinics; Children’s System of Care; Human Services; Public Health; Environmental Health and Animal Services; and, Administration) and serves as the acting Director in the Director’s absence; assists in the development of department goals, objectives policies and procedures; identifies emerging issues, assessesalternative strategies and develops action plans for implementation; coordinates the development of a multi-year strategic plan; assists with the development of a department-wide management dashboard; assists with the development of the department’s annual budget and strategic initiatives; conducts and/or attends various public meetings to represent the interest of the department; represents the department to outside agencies and organizations; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees and provides technical assistance as necessary; and coordinates the development of facilities to support department operations.

The ideal candidate will be a decisive leader, a strong program and budget manager, and an accomplished professional with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative options to issues facing the department and the community. This effective leader will bring outstanding creativity, communication, and consensus building skills along with a track record of working collaboratively with a broad range of people and organizations reflecting a diverse cultural and economic population.

Ideally, candidates should have knowledge and executive level experience in the broad areas of:
• Strategic planning
• Integrated health and human service delivery systems
• Intergovernmental and community relations
• Building strategic partnerships, and
• Multiple funding sources including their limitations and how to best leverage them
• Critical analysis

Qualifications:

Five years of senior managerial and/or administrative experience related to planning, organizing and directing the operations of a large, complex department or agency with a wide variety of programs, services and funding sources. Experience in a Health and/or Human Services Agency is preferred. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration, health sciences, sociology, psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences or a related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted via the County’s website at www.jobsatplacercounty.com. In addition, please submit a cover letter, an expanded resume (no more than four pages) to include a record of accomplishments, and responses to the supplemental questions to: Placer County Health and Human Services Department, 3091 County Center Drive, Suite 290, Auburn CA 95603. The complete announcement can be viewed at www.jobsatplacercounty.com.

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled. First screening: 4/3/2015.