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Is responsible for the development and administration of a comprehensive countywide program within public health, administrative planning of policies and procedures, and provides administrative support and technical assistance to staff engaged in providing fiscal, personnel, purchasing, clerical, information technology, planning and evaluation services in support of the Division. Develops the Division's budgets for both county funds and other sources of funding in coordination with other service administrators and monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance. In the absence of the Health Officer, may represent the Health Division at various Board of Commissioners and committee meetings, conferences, and meetings with other health related agencies. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

1. 
   a. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Environmental Health, Behavioral Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Health Education, or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time increasingly responsible work experience in a professional capacity such as public health or human services programming, business administration, finance, accounting, or program evaluation at least two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity in a public health agency, human service agency or related area;
   OR
2.  a. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Environmental Health, Behavioral Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Health Education, or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time increasingly responsible work experience in a professional capacity such as public health or human services programming, business administration, finance, accounting, or program evaluation at least two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity in a public health agency, human service agency or related area.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license

WHEN ASSIGNED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

1. Must possess licensure by the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services as a Registered Sanitarian or possess the National Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian credentials as issued by the National Environmental Health Association.
2. a. Possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Environmental Health, Sanitary Science, or closely related area;
   OR
   b. A Master's degree from accredited college or university in Public Administration; AND
   c. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in an environmental health agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
   OR
3. a. Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Environmental Health, Sanitary Science, Public Administration or closely related area; AND
   b. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in an environmental health agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
4. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
   

WHEN ASSIGNED TO HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES:

1. a. Possess a Master’s of Public Health, Master of Science or other closely related degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Education, Public Administration, Community Health, Adult and Continuing Education or other closely related areas;
   OR
   b. Possess a Master’s of Public Health or other closely related degree from an accredited college or university with a major in food and nutrition, dietetics or other closely related areas; AND be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; AND
   c. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time work experience in a community health education agency at least three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity; OR
2. a. Possess a Bachelor’s of Public Health, Bachelor’s of Science or other closely related degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Education, Public Administration, Community Health, Adult and Continuing Education or other closely related areas;
   OR
   b. Possess a Bachelor’s of Public Health or other closely related degree from an accredited college or university with a major in food and nutrition, dietetics or other closely related areas; AND be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; AND
   c. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time work experience in a community health education agency at least three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING:

1. a. Possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a nursing agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
   OR
   c. Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND
   d. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a nursing agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
2.  Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO MEDICAL SERVICES

1.  a. Possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a nursing agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
   OR
2. a. Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a nursing agency, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

1. a. Possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Epidemiology, or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a professional capacity such as public health or human services programming, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
   OR
2. a. Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Epidemiology or a closely related field; AND
   b. Have had at least nine (9) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in a professional capacity such as public health or human services programming, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
2. Must submit to immunizations as required by the Department of Health & Human Services and to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x-rays at County expense

EEO Statement

 

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

 

Inclusion Statement

 

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.