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Applications must be submitted by December 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be considered. Please apply online at Area Manager, Public Health Protection

We're hiring an Area Manager for Public Health Protection. As Area Manager, you will provide high-level strategic leadership for a team of program managers and ensure they have the support and tools to achieve Hennepin County’s mission and vision. This position will provide strategic direction and oversee the operational aspects of Epidemiology, Assessment and Evaluation, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, Ryan White HIV Services, Emergency Medical Services, ImmuTracks (Immunization Services and Baby Tracks).

The Public Health department works to improve the health of our communities  by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health, and offering programs and services that help residents to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases. The foundation of this work focuses on using data to make decisions prioritizing prevention for  population-based health and wellness using a public health lens to promote health and racial equity  and reduce disparities.  

Location and hours:
 This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Health Services Building in downtown Minneapolis at 525 Portland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will primarily be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. 

 About the position type:
 This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

Effective September 1, 2021, all new job offers are conditional based on the candidate being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Fully vaccinated” means 14 days after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a full or emergency-use basis, or 14 days after receiving a single-dose vaccine approved by the FDA on a full or emergency-use basis. After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must show proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. A COVID-19 vaccination card from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a vaccination record from your doctor’s office or a personal digital vaccination record constitutes sufficient “proof.” The candidate must also attest they are vaccinated by completing a form on the first day of employment. Reasonable accommodations to this vaccination requirement will be considered upon request by a candidate for medical or religious reasons as required by applicable law.  

In this position you will:

• Provide strategic direction and oversee the operational aspects of Epidemiology, Assessment and Evaluation, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, Ryan White, Emergency Medical Services, ImmuTracks (Immunization Services and Baby Tracks).
• Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the health protection service area as part of the overall Public Health Department by understanding the impact of the social determinants of health, and focusing on our continual work to address disparities and advance health and racial equity.
• Manage finances and funding including budget development, ongoing financial review, expense and revenue tracking, and balancing expenditures to revenues.
• Communicate the department and county vision, strategic direction, and purpose, to inspire and motivate others to share the vision and work towards its achievement.
• Provide leadership in the development and interpretation of county, department, and service area policies and procedures and explain their application to managers and supervisors. 
• Establish effective working relationships with key contacts from the federal, state, local jurisdictions, other counties, nonprofits, and community groups to develop partnerships and align plans and strategies to focus on improved outcomes for clients and Hennepin County residents.
• Promote employee development, involvement in decision making, and participation in department-wide activities; create and promote an adaptive and diverse workforce.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Eight years or more of supervisory experience in an area related to the position, at least two years at the program level or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, public administration, behavioral/social science, business administration or related field, and four years or more of supervisory experience in an area related to the position, at least two years at the program level or equivalent.
  • Master's degree or higher in one of the above fields and three years or more of supervisory experience in an area related to the position, at least one year at the program level or equivalent.

Important attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills, personal initiative, and effective decision making with resulting outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to successfully apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion best practices in efforts to reduce racial and racial disparities.
• Effective interpersonal, coaching, negotiating, conflict management, consensus building and communication skills.
• Knowledge of public health programs, including Assessment and Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Immunization Services and/or Ryan White HIV Services.
• Experience:
  • Applying public health principles. 
  • Implementing programs that address health and racial equity to reduce disparities. 
  • Managing and making recommendations for multiple large budgets with fiscal acuity and responsibility, utilizing data in decision making.
  • Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners, including state and federal administration officials and legislative and congressional representatives.
• Ability to:
  • Foster an environment that recognizes and respects cultural, lifestyle, and socioeconomic differences and provides culturally appropriate services.
  • Establish and foster collaborative working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels of responsibility, including state and federal administration officials and legislative and Congressional representatives.
  • Present complex information in large and small group settings, and in plain language when needed.

 About the department:
 Public Health works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.
 
 About Hennepin County:
 Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
 
 Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
 
 Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
 
This position is internally classified as a Human Services and Public Health Area Manager.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. 

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a driver's license check, drug test and/or background check.