Public Health Engagement

POSITION SUMMARY

(Describe major responsibilities of this position) Under the guidance of the Health Officer, this position directs the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of county-wide public health services and programs provided under the Community Engagement Section. This includes Community Outreach and Prevention Programs, Environmental Health Services Programs, and Public Health Preparedness and Accreditation Readiness Programs. The position supervises sanitarians, health planners, and community health educators, and performs other administrative duties. Responsibilities include managing agent contracts from state agencies to ensure deliverables are met, ensuring compliance with Level III local health department requirements under Chapter DHS 140, and implementing consolidated contracts between the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Division of Public Health to achieve measurable outcomes. This position also supports Portage County Health and Human Services supervisors and managers who oversee legally mandated 24/7 services. Assumes statutory duties of Health Officer when appointed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises staff associated with Community Outreach and Prevention Services, Environmental Health Services, and Public Health Preparedness and Accreditation Readiness Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate service delivery to support community engagement within Community Outreach and Prevention Services, Environmental Health Services, and Public Health Preparedness and Accreditation Readiness programs. Develop, refine, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with Wisconsin Statutes related to public health (Wis. Stat. ch. 250, 251, 254, and 255) and Administrative Rules of public health importance, including Wis. Admin. Code DHS 139 and DHS 140. Support public health infrastructure development and PHAB accreditation efforts as a Level III local health department. Includes development and maintenance of quality improvement, performance management, health equity, workforce development, strategic planning, data modernization, and communication to meet population health needs per Wis. Admin. Code DHS 140. Provide leadership to maintain the public health system within Portage County through required services and public health principles, including: Recruit, hire, train, supervise public health strategists including health planners, community health educators, and sanitarians.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/Experience/Certification:

At least one of the following from (A),(B), or (C) is required:

• Master's degree, or a degree or educational credential higher than a master's degree, in public health, public administration, health administration, or similar field and 2 years of experience in a full-time administrative position in either a public health agency or public health work.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program that includes preparation in public health nursing, public health, environmental health, the physical or biological sciences or a similar field, and 16 graduate semester credits towards a master's degree in public health, public administration, health administration or similar field, and 4 years of experience in a full-time administrative position in either a public health agency or public health work.

• A license to practice medicine and surgery under Wis.

Stats ch. 448 and at least one of the following: Two years of experience in a full-time administrative position in either a public health agency or public health work. Eligibility for certification by the American board of preventive medicine in public health or general preventive medicine. A master's degree, or a degree or educational credential higher than a master's degree, in public health, public administration, health administration or, similar field.

• Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) preferred.
• Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certification preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is in the No Exposure category for bloodborne pathogens and will follow all recommended training and procedures for this category. Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record and have access to an insured vehicle. Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following; Vacation

• available on day one! Health insurance
• your choice of two health plans
• (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan) Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year! Flexible spending account Dental insurance State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• County contribution of 7.2% Paid holidays Paid sick leave Life insurance
• premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk) Long term disability insurance
• premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk) EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
• paid by the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan PEHP (Post Employment Health Plan) Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program