Health Bureau Chief

State of Nevada • Northern Nevada, NV

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position will be based in Northern Nevada. This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science, special education or related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a health-related field, three years of which included budget preparation and control, program planning and evaluation, and interpretation and implementation of complex regulations. A Health Bureau Chief serves as the executive leader of a major public health bureau, responsible for managing programs, budgets, compliance, policy development, staff, and strategic initiatives that impact health services statewide. Health Bureau Chiefs exercise direct control over the health program policy, planning, development, administration, and monitoring aspects of an assigned Health Division bureau.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, business or public administration, health science, special education, social or behavioral science, human services or related field and six years of progressively responsible professional public health, health care policy, health administration, human services or related experience, three years of which included responsibility for program management functions such as policy research, management of complex funding sources and budgets, program planning and data analysis, and strategic planning; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Manager 3 in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Health Program Manager 2 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of: principles of public health, early intervention or special education administration; grant management procedures.
• Working knowledge of: the organization, management and administration of multiple, complex, major, health and/or special education-related programs with a diversity of services; federal and State governmental budget and accounting practices and procedures; data and/or survey analysis and research methodology; public policy development; federal and State laws, rules and regulations and national guidelines and standards; personnel policies, procedures and administration necessary to supervise subordinate professional staff; research methods and statistics related to the analysis of data and preparation of reports; regulatory principles and practices.
• Ability to: work and communicate effectively with legislators, media representatives and others regarding applicable public health issues; plan, organize and coordinate major, statewide health programs; evaluate the effectiveness of major health and/or special education-related programs; analyze the effectiveness of multiple program areas and develop strategic plans to meet bureau goals and objectives and federal/State requirements; analyze performance indicators and outcome measures; read, write and evaluate legal and technical documents such as health plans, new and proposed legislation, regulations and reports; appear before the legislature and other governing bodies to provide testimony and represent the agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and oversee the operation, services and staff of an assigned bureau; establish program goals and objectives and ensure programs are administered in compliance with federal and State regulations and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the agency; provide administrative direction to the work unit by reviewing, analyzing, developing and recommending policies; develop operational procedures; analyze and resolve program operating and fiscal management issues.
• Evaluate and ensure program effectiveness and implement changes as required pursuant to federal and State laws and regulations; determine the impact of completed projects and assignments and plan for future changes or activities; monitor program quality and compliance through review of management reports and results of on-site review; serve as a liaison with a variety of groups and individuals, media, agency and division administrators, and government officials to explain program policies and procedures.
• Develop or participate in budget preparation for areas of responsibility; monitor and control the expenditure of funds for staffing, equipment, supplies and other areas as required; develop cost estimates and justification for new or expanded programs; provide recommendations to administrators.
• Develop or participate in the development and justification of legislative proposals to include drafting proposed legislation; determine fiscal and operational impact; gain approval and support of administration and present agency’s position to the legislature as requested; coordinate program activities among State agencies, local governments or community agencies; negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts.
• Analyze and review data and reports regarding program participation and quality assurance activities; consult with administrators regarding agency and program goals and objectives; manage the development, negotiation and monitoring of agreements and program contracts to ensure services are provided and operations are conducted within program parameters; ensure compliance with federal, State, and private grant conditions, regulations and requirements.
• Supervise the performance of professional and administrative staff to include assigning work, evaluating performance and conducting appraisal interviews; interview applicants and select personnel; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; review appraisal reports prepared by subordinate supervisors; provide guidance and counseling; approve training requests; resolve personnel matters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager