County Health Department Administrator – Health
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Key West • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $127,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Direct and oversee a comprehensive portfolio of public health programs, including:
- Communicable Disease Control
- Environmental Public Health
- Community Health Initiatives
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Vital Statistics
- Manage resources effectively, including an annual operating budget of approximately $9.2 and a dedicated team of 61 full-time staff.
- Provide strategic direction to senior leadership and managers to ensure alignment with state and county objectives.
- Advise County Administration, elected officials, and community partners on public health policies, emerging issues, and program development.
- Foster partnerships with government agencies, private organizations, community stakeholders, and staff to strengthen public health infrastructure and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while promoting innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Requirements
- A preferred Director candidate is a physician that currently holds, or is eligible for, a Florida medical license (Chapters 458 or 459, Florida Statutes) and five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory.
- The salary range for a Director candidate is $170,000 to $200,000 annually.
- A preferred Administrator candidate has a
- Master's degree in behavioral or social science, business administration, health administration, nursing, public administration, public health, or related field and five years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory OR
- Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and seven years of administrative or management experience in public health, two of which must be supervisory.
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
public health program managementbudget managementstrategic planningprogram developmentcompliance with regulationsemergency preparednessdisease controlcommunity health initiativesstaff managementresource management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic directionpartnership buildingadvisory skillsinnovation promotionteam collaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementorganizational skills
Certifications
Florida medical license