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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Public Health Division Director holds a vital leadership position within the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. Reporting directly to the Public Health Officer, the Division Director oversees the Community Health and Prevention (CHP) Branch of the Public Health Division, guiding its strategic direction and supervising its dedicated staff.
The CHP Branch is committed to advancing health equity by addressing the root causes of poor health and enhancing the overall quality of life for all Marin County residents—especially those who are underserved. While Marin County Public Health addresses health issues across the three Levels of Prevention and the full Spectrum of Prevention, the CHP Branch places particular emphasis on Primary Prevention—intervening before disease or injury occurs. To learn more about the branch’s work and the programs it supports, please visit https://www.marinhhs.org/public-health .
As a key leader, the Public Health Division Director ensures that all CHP programs align with departmental priorities and broader county initiatives. The Director is responsible for setting a clear vision, establishing strategic priorities, and managing personnel and financial resources to achieve impactful outcomes and deliver high-quality public health services.
Key responsibilities include:
Fostering partnerships with a wide range of community stakeholders.Championing policies and initiatives that promote health equity.Ensuring adherence to public health regulations and standards.Serving as a public health advocate and community liaison, representing the department in collaborative efforts to address emerging health issues.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The Public Health Division Director role requires excellence in program management, data-driven decision-making, and innovative leadership to inspire staff and maintain a strong organizational culture. The Division Director must also demonstrate a deep commitment to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities, ensuring accessible and equitable services for all residents in Marin County.
The ideal candidate for this position is a public health leader with a proven history of successful program management, team building, and stakeholder collaboration. They have experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders on complex public health challenges. They are equipped with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational oversight, and policy advocacy, showcasing their ability to balance the needs of the organization with the diverse needs of the community.
Key attributes of our ideal candidate include:- Visionary Leadership: The ability to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team toward achieving impactful public health outcomes.
- Strategic Thinking: A forward-thinking perspective that ensures programs are not only efficient but also address the evolving needs of the community.
- Collaboration Expertise: Skilled at fostering partnerships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to tackle complex public health challenges.
- Commitment to Health Equity: A deep understanding of health disparities and a dedication to promoting equity and inclusivity in all public health initiatives.
- Data-Informed Decision-Making: Proficiency in using data to inform policy decisions, program evaluation, and strategic resource allocation.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience managing public health initiatives, including budgeting and regulatory compliance, managing multiple funding streams. The ideal candidate also possesses strong communication skills, an understanding of public health systems, and a track record of implementing innovative solutions to improve community health. The ideal candidate also has over a year of supervisory experience, ideally with a medium to large team. An advanced degree in Public Health or related fields is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of management, including program development, implementation and evaluation; goal setting, personnel management; budgeting and fiscal administration; grants administration; and contract negotiation and monitoring.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Manage, implement and evaluate services that carry out overall program and/or clinic objectives and achieve appropriate outcomes.
- Interpret, explain and apply legislation, regulations, policies and directives; develop and implement appropriate program policy; and ensure program compliance.
- Plan, organize and manage the activities of employees.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, members of the community, community organizations, public and private agencies, and multi-disciplinary staff.
- Prepare and present effective written and verbal reports, policies, procedures and other written materials.
- Learn program specific information systems.
- Effectively represent the division, department and County in meetings and presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, a Bachelor's degree in public health administration, social sciences or a related field, and four years of experience appropriate to the assignment including one year of supervisory experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your Governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at Sarah.Githens@marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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