Division Operations Manager (Deputy Director - PCN 061826)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director serves as one of two principal assistants to the Director of the Division of Public Health. The role assists with policy formulation, regulations development, strategic planning, resource management, issue resolution, and program execution or service delivery across the division. The incumbent supervises subject matter experts for the Epidemiology, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and Public Health Nursing operating sections. The position also provides support and oversight for division-wide special projects, including the state health assessment and improvement plan, workforce development, and national public health accreditation. The Division of Public Health works to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The position is based at the Anchorage Regional Office. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework options, are available.

Requirements

Three years of professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department.
Two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience; this may be concurrent with the professional experience.
Alaskan residency is required.
Applicants must provide three professional references, including their current or most recent supervisor if that reference was not already provided in the application.
A current performance evaluation must be provided if available.
Applicants must document qualifying work experience in the application; a resume alone will not be used to establish minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public health concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools for protecting and improving community health.
Ability to take a long-term view, build a shared vision, catalyze organizational change, and translate vision into action.
Financial management skills, including program budgeting, procurement and contracting oversight, expenditure monitoring, and cost-benefit prioritization.
Human capital management skills, including workforce planning, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, rewards, and addressing performance problems.
Knowledge of performance measurement principles and methods, including evaluation factors, metrics, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of the Division of Public Health with policy formulation and regulations development.
Assist with strategic planning, resource management, and issue resolution.
Assist with program execution and service delivery across the division.
Supervise subject matter experts in Epidemiology, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and Public Health Nursing.
Support and oversee division-wide special projects, including the state health assessment and improvement plan, workforce development, and national public health accreditation.