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Salary: Pay range starting at $52.31/hourly Health Commissioner Employment Status: Full-Time Reports to: Board of Health Ohio Civil Service: Unclassified Exemption Type: Exempt, Professional Pay Grade: 8 Position Summary: Under the administrative direction from the Zanesville-Muskingum County Board of Health, serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Health District and Secretary for the Board of Health, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages all administrative aspects of the agency in alignment with the agencys adopted mission and vision, community needs, and federal, state and local regulations. This position provides executive level leadership by overseeing the operation of all services, ensuring development and implementation of the agency strategic plan, planning and advocating for future public health needs, and evaluating agency efforts and impacts to public health needs in Muskingum County. Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Serve as the secretary for the Board of Health by coordinating Board of Health meetings, ensuring enforcement of all laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health, providing timely information and recommendations for decision making and action by the Board of Health, coordinating orientation and continuing education programs for the Board of Health and act as the direct liaison back to the agency employees, community leaders, and public health partners Perform executive level policy and planning functions with responsibility for overseeing the development of the agencys strategic plan and monitoring and evaluating the service area work plans in alignment with the agencys adopted strategic plan Evaluate recommendations for and take proper steps to implement policies, programs, and services in alignment with the agencys adopted mission and vision, community needs, and federal, state, and local requirements Ensure procedures related to the operation of the Health Department are developed, implemented and updated regularly. Ensure compliance, and ensures timely review of all operational procedures (minimum of every 5 years) Ensure all service area level operational procedures are consistent with organizational policies Formulate and direct preparation of annual budget for Board of Health approval; ensure fiscal responsibility by providing oversite of all fiscal operations, operating within approved budget, monitoring and maintaining proper control over all expenditures, and working proactively with the fiscal officer to ensure transparency of fiscal practices and accurate financial reporting to the Board of Health Research funding opportunities and/or resources for public health needs in Muskingum County. Approve or recommend for approval the identified funding and/resources necessary Supervise direct reports by ensuring training and orienting new hires, assign and direct the work of division staff including delegating tasks and responsibilities to staff for their professional development. Conduct monthly agency staff meetings, meet with direct reports one-on-one on a regular basis, ensure all staff receive an annual performance review related to their individual work plan and any performance related goals, address employee concerns in a timely fashion, initiate disciplinary action as necessary, and establish a positive work environment Develop and maintain effective working relationships with public health partners and elected officials; educate and advocate for issues of public health Serve as a spokesperson, or delegate appropriately, for the agency at public meetings, boards, and with the media; work with leadership team and public information officer to keep the public informed on matters affecting their health. Respond to calls through the after-hours call line in a timely manner. Delegate call coverage when needed. Engage and serve on state and local boards and committees as time permits Support promotional efforts for ZMCHD programs and activities, both internal and external. This includes working with the ZMCHD PIO and media, attending special events, planning displays for events, selecting educational materials, etc. . Support and participate in quality improvement activities Adhere to ZMCHD policies and procedures; practice dependable attendance habits Represent the department and agency favorably to the public; adhere to the adopted ZMCHD customer service standards Ensure compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Federal State, and local government entities Ensure compliance and work toward the mission of ZMCHD Maintain and improve knowledge and skills through participation in meetings, trainings, seminars, and trainings Additional duties as assigned or requested by the Board of Health The Mission of the Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department is: To use best practices to prevent illness, protect our health and promote well-being. The Vision of the Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department is that: Muskingum County is the healthiest places to live, learn, work and play.The core Values of the Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department are to: Respect diversity and practice inclusion. Be accountable, ethical and equitable. Practice continuous process improvement. Be helpful, adaptive, and take pride in providing excellent service. Engage with our communities and work as a team to achieve desired results Qualifications: An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, or chiropractor or hold a Masters degree in public health or related field in accordance with Board of Health determination and ORC Chapter 3709.11 Minimum of 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility and authority in public health or related field inclusive of program development and administration Minimum of 5 years of experience in the following areas: management/supervision, budgeting/fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, research, and public speaking Valid drivers license with access to reliable transportation and proof of auto liability insurance coverage Non-tobacco user Physical Demands : Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Frequently sits for extended periods of time and often stands and walks. Regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing, entering data and performing other related tasks. Regularly talks and hears when working with staff or the general public in person or on the telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen, and ability to distinguish colors in color coded records. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds for short distances. May need to drive a motor vehicle to various locations locally and occasionally within the State. This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employees supervisor or designee.