Clackamas County Public Health is seeking a Deputy Public Health Director (classified as Public Health Program Manager, Senior).
The Deputy Public Health Director serves as the operational leader for the Clackamas County Public Health Division in carrying out its mission to protect and promote the community’s health by advancing racial equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems. The Deputy acts under the Public Health Director, providing advice and serving in their absence, and is a member of the division’s senior leadership team. The position works across departments, divisions, program areas and services to identify areas for collaboration, efficiencies, and the effective use of resources in coordination with internal and external partners.Clackamas County Public Health is seeking a Deputy Public Health Director (classified as Public Health Program Manager, Senior).
The Deputy Public Health Director serves as the operational leader for the Clackamas County Public Health Division in carrying out its mission to protect and promote the community’s health by advancing racial equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems. The Deputy acts under the Public Health Director, providing advice and serving in their absence, and is a member of the division’s senior leadership team. The position works across departments, divisions, program areas and services to identify areas for collaboration, efficiencies, and the effective use of resources in coordination with internal and external partners.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:
•     A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in planning, implementing, and 
coordinating the provision of public health service delivery within various foundational public 
health programs area.
•     A minimum of four (4) years of management experience in a public or private 
organization related to public health, which includes responsibility for program development and 
operations, planning & assurance, supervision, budgeting, and contracts to advance strategic 
priorities.
•     Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment that 
embraces differences of opinion; supports various work styles; and elevates alternative thinking, 
and innovation.
•     Experience with community-based approaches that elevate practice-based & 
evidence-based practices to eliminate health disparities.
•     Experience navigating systems that require input from internal & external 
stakeholders, including ability to build and maintain relationships with partners from various 
sectors.
•     Must pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
•     Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint 
records check.
•     Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with 
occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation 
requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual 
basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, 
incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of 
employment.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:
•     Graduate degree in public health, community health, or public administration.
•     Well-versed in principles and practices of racial justice, health equity, 
anti-racist approaches, authentic leadership, and transformational leadership, or willingness to 
engage in these critical approaches.
•     Demonstrated experience ensuring environmental justice in the design, implementation 
and evaluation of programs and policies.
•     Experienced in developing and delivering presentations to community leaders, 
decision makers and elected officials.
•     Ability to remain flexible and support staff in evolving or ambiguous situations. 
This includes monitoring staff workloads, work-life balance, and well-being.
•     Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong internal and external 
relationships using emotional intelligence, trauma-informed solutions, or another person-centered 
leadership style.
•     Ability to assess community readiness for policy or system change.

Clackamas County Career Opportunity
Deputy Public Health Director – JO# 1059