Deputy Regional Director

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Harlingen, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional Medical Director (RMD), works with the RMD to provide the overall strategic and programmatic direction ofthe region. Provides advanced (senior-level) leadership work in planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring all operational activitiesof the region. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsible for themanagerial direction of comprehensive evidence-informed public health programs and services for the region. Responsible for policyinterpretation and guidance, development of processes and procedures, coordinating services with local health departments and partners, andregularly monitoring the use of resources to impact public health. In the absence of the RMD, the Deputy Regional Director will act on theirbehalf, except in situations that under law or applicable policy require the services of a licensed physician. Directly supervises assigned teammembers. Provides daily leadership to regional programs, facilitating meetings and communicating with internal and external public healthpartners to meet identified objectives and maintain essential public health services. Member of the Incident Command Structure in response topublic health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards.Must be able to travel independently throughout the state of Texas. This position is office-based in the Harlingen office, Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5 pm.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health sciences, public administration, healthcare administration, social services, nursing or other related field. (required)
• Application documents at least 5 years’ experience working in a public health setting with increasing responsibilities and a leadership role. (required)
• Application documents experience in budget management. (required)
• Application documents experience in personnel management, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience (required).
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver license, or equivalent license from another state.
• Knowledge of: Structure and functions of Texas local, regional and state public health structure. Evidence-informed public healthpractices and guidelines. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health. Management methods utilized in publicadministration. Knowledge and skill in applying principals and techniques of administration and supervision. Budgeting and contractingprocedures. Problem resolution methods and ability to facilitate resolution plans.
• Skill in: Leading, mentoring, coaching and supervising direct reports. Devising/Developing solutions to administrative and personnelproblems. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches toproblems. Strategic planning and implementation. Applying human resource policies, budget allocation and funding procedures. Planning,directing and coordinating the work of public health programs. Verbal, written and presentation skills to communicate effectively with teammembers and partners. Supervision in a complex system. Fostering an environment of trust and active learning. Continuous improvement.
• Ability to: Direct and guide including planning, organizing, coordinating and facilitating multiple priorities, projects and programs. Interpretand apply statues and regulations to operations. Think strategically about health issues facing the community and find creative solutions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff including agency executives, regional staff and other public health partners.Maintain effective public relations when coordinating activities among public, private and professional groups. Promote, model and foster all ofDSHS’s Guiding Principles and Ethics policies. Effectively evaluate, analyze, plan, monitor, coordinate and implement regional initiatives.Effectively coordinate activities among public, private and professional groups. Assure the continued implementation of the quality initiativeswithin the agency, promoting and participating in team management activities. Interact effectively with groups and individuals. Utilize andmodel the quality principles, concepts and processes in the management of diverse program managers and in interaction with communitypartners. Independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job functions.
• NOTE: Position must reside within Public Health Region 11 and work in-person Monday-Friday at the Public Health Region 11 Headquartersoffice in Harlingen.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health sciences, public administration, healthcare administration, social services, nursing or other related field. (preferred)
• Application documents experience in managing multiple programs in a public health or healthcare setting. (preferred)
• Application documents experience with developing and managing contracts. (preferred)
• Experience in disaster response activities. (preferred)
• Certified in Public Health, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES or MCHES); Community Health Worker (CHW); or other public health related certification. (preferred)
• Certified in Public Health, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES or MCHES); Community Health Worker (CHW); or other public health related certificaiton, preferred

Responsibilities

• Programatic Operations: Provides direction and guidance to senior regional program managers, including but not limited to, thefollowing areas: Environmental and Consumer Inspections, Population-based programs, RegionalAdministration, and Specialized Health and Social Services,• Responsible for programmatic oversight, management and evaluation of program activities to assureeffective and efficient use of regional resources to meet program goals.• Responsible for ensuring senior program managers develop work plans and utilize strategic planningtools to collaborate across programs to meet goals/objectives and evaluate each program’s overalleffectiveness in addressing identified community needs.• Ensures programmatic performance measures are accomplished through timely and accurate submittalof reports/documents and develops corrective action plans to remediate any deficiencies.• Identifies and implements changes to improve program operations.• Leads the development and implementation of special public health initiatives.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.
• Human Resources: Supervises, mentors and coaches senior program managers within assigned programs as well as theRegional Administration team.• Ensures compliance with Health and Human Services Human Resource policies by providing directionand guidance in collaboration with Health and Human Services Human Resources and Legalrepresentatives (as needed) for actions and responses including, but not limited to, hiring process,promotion/re-classification, organizational change, time and leave, merit rewards, administrative leave,performance reviews, performance improvement plans, disciplinary action, reasonable accommodationrequests, administrative complaints and discrimination complaints.• Assures regional new employee orientation, staff development opportunities and continued requiredlicensure training and program accountability for program staff.• Maintains compliance with DSHS Policy, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures andStandards, and a current valid Texas Driver's License.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.
• Budget Management Oversight of regional program budgets including forecasting, monitors expenditures, ensure funds areexpended within approved budget and communicates with DSHS leadership about budget challenges.• Reviews and approves regional purchases, claims forms, and expenditures.• Responds to legislative inquires and request for information including participating in developinglegislative appropriate requests.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.
• Community Outreach Partnerships Promote collaboration with community partners to ensure appointment of local health authorities and theestablishment of community coalitions that increase public health essential services in communities withouta local health department.• Represents the agency and provides information on public health operations at community meetings,hearings, legislative sessions, conferences and seminars or on boards, panels and committees.• Liaison between DSHS Division Offices and local health departments and community partners.• Facilitates major initiatives and services involving multiple public health jurisdictions to build strategicrelationships and achieve common goals.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.
• Facility and Resource Management: Oversees and manages coordination with HHSC Regional Administrative Services (RAS) to ensure allregional offices provide a safe working environment regional team members to complete essential jobfunctions including coordination of lease renewal or acquisition of new facilities.• Ensure state-provided resources are distributed, tracked, maintained and inventoried for regional teammembers to complete essential job functions.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.
• Public Health Emergency/Disaster Response/Recovery Required to carry a state-cell phone and be on-call 24 hours/7 days a week/365 days a year to respondto public health emergencies and other operational requests.• Ensures appropriate public health responses to routine and emergency issues.• May be required to work other than normal business hours, an alternate shift pattern assignment and/orlocation to respond to public health emergencies.• Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disasterresponse/recovery/Continuity of Operations activation- requires completion of at least Incident CommandSystem 100,200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 courses.• Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas to complete essential job function.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees