Pay Grade: P

Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Director in the Commissioner's Office.

Won't you join us?

The Senior Director assists the Deputy Commissioner’s office with oversight of programmatic and operational programs in the Department of Public Health. The Senior Director participates with the Executive Leadership team on policy development and provides sound advice and recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner on critical decisions. The Senior Director assists with oversight of the Department’s enterprise level operations that support the agencies public health programmatic activities. This position reports to the Deputy Commissioner.

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  Provides management to staff and leadership that aligns with the department’s overall strategic vision.
• Demonstrates competency in developing goals and objectives to include working with leaders in setting divisional goals and objectives that are consistent with the department’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with District leadership to ensure alignment among the department’s 18 public health districts.
• Sets challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance, and sustainability.
• Creates effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.
• Provides accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the department.
• Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Works with other department ELT on improving internal processes and procedures.
• Works closely with senior management team to create, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and departmental policies.
• Forges strategic partnerships and relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and all other professional business relationships.
• Convenes multiple stakeholders and helps drive decisions.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years experience managing professional level staff
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Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level equivalent to area of assignment
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Five years of experience at the lower level (GSM012).
Note: A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  5-10 years of executive level operational experience
• Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience managing programs in a local health department or public health district

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.