ADH LOCAL HEALTH UNIT ADMINISTRATOR II

Date: Oct 21, 2024

Req ID: 43920

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72209

Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 45,009.95

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22105157

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 11/01/24

Division of Local Public Health – Pulaski County Southwest Local Public Health Unit

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Applicant in this position will be required to carry a cell phone 24/7/365.

Office starting and ending times may vary and include extended hours and weekend rotation during a Public Health Emergency or a Pandemic.

Knowledge of Public Health Programs preferred.

Experience developing/maintaining a budget preferred.

Experience with community leaders/partners preferred.

Experience in Human Resources functions preferred.

Strong communication skills are required.

Hiring Official: C. Timko

Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: G116C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

Summary

The Local Health Unit Administrator II serves as the Hometown Health Improvement Leader. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the Local Health Unit (LHU). The LHU Administrator oversees all human resources functions, maintains county/local budgets, and local facility. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Develops partnerships to address community health needs and actively participates in local coalitions to address the needs. Interfaces with community leaders, county judges, Quorum Court members, and other elected officials. Coordinates multi-media approache to communicate public health issues. Supervises clinic, environmental, administrative support staff by interviewing and hiring applicants, training employees, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating the performance of staff, and resolving conflicts. Coordinates and integrates the delivery of services by monitoring operations, identifying progress and problems, investigating complaints, and initiating performance improvement plans. Participates in county's emergency preparedness systems and ensures a continuous state of readiness, participates in local emergency drills, and serves as the county lead for public health preparedness. Manages local health unit productivity by reviewing various reports and making adjustments as necessary. Develops, implements, and monitors the local/county budget, monitors and approves expenditures, coordinates the purchasing and inventory activities for the local health unit, and prepares related reports.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations in program areas. Knowledge of program evaluation, planning, and analysis techniques. Knowledge of practices, procedures, and method related to program area. Knowledge of public health and public health management. Knowledge of emergency preparedness. Knowledge of basic computers skills. Ability to adapt leadership and management styles to a variety of situations. Ability to plan, organize and conduct meetings and workshops. Ability to set goals and priorities and provide clear directions. Ability to accurately interpret and clarify state/federal laws, and agency policies and directives. Ability to assess personnel and financial resource needs. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and detailed reports. Ability to develop and assist in implementing programs.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, public administration, public health administration, public health, sociology, psychology, nursing or other program related fields; plus three years of experience in public health operations or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity. OR The formal education equivalent of a masters degree in biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, public administration, public health administration, public health, sociology, psychology, nursing or other program related fields; plus two years of experience in a public health operations or related field, including one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.