Deputy Public Health Director

Clackamas County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 122,292 - 165,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Cost-of-living adjustments

Robust sick and vacation plan

Employee health and wellness programs

Job summary

A progressive public health organization in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Deputy Public Health Director. The role involves direct leadership in shaping public health's future, overseeing operations, managing budgets, and ensuring equitable health initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational expertise and an equity lens, fostering an inclusive workplace. This position offers an annual pay range of $122,292.83 - $165,095.97 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Seasoned public health leader with operational expertise and equity lens.
• Experience in coordinating foundational public health services.
• Ability to navigate complex, cross-sector systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy and oversee operations for public health programs.
• Manage administration, budgeting, and reporting for multiple programs.
• Hire, coach, and support management staff; foster collaborative workplace.

Skills

Public health leadership

Operational expertise

Emotional intelligence

Equity lens

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Clackamas County Public Health seeks an experienced, values-driven leader as the Deputy Public Health Director. This rare opportunity shapes public health's future in a growing, diverse county by advancing health equity, strengthening partnerships, and building responsive, inclusive, effective systems.

As operational leader, the Deputy works closely with the Public Health Director and the senior leadership team. This role directs strategy, oversees operations, and ensures the delivery of excellent, accountable, and equitable public health programs.

In this visible leadership role, guide daily public health operations with a systems-level view. Act on behalf of the Director as needed, set division priorities, align resources, and turn vision into action.

The Deputy Public Health Director oversees administration, budgeting, reporting, and performance management for multiple programs, ensuring compliance and ongoing improvement. It works with the Finance Team on annual budgets, identifies alternative funding, and helps secure grants. As a people-centered leader, the Deputy will hire, coach, and support management staff. The position fosters a collaborative workplace and supports staff growth and well-being. It will champion trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices and guide teams through change with clarity and empathy.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned public health leader with operational expertise and a strong equity lens. You have coordinated foundational public health services and can navigate complex, cross-sector systems. Our next Deputy will be an inclusive, authentic leader who values diverse perspectives, encourages innovation, and builds trust with staff and partners. They will demonstrate success in improving systems, processes, and workflows, and will lead with emotional intelligence, transparency, and accountability. The Deputy must understand the importance of community-based, evidence-informed approaches to eliminating health disparities and be committed to advancing social and environmental justice in policy and practice.

Clackamas County is committed to building a public health system that serves with integrity, compassion, and equity. If you are a collaborative leader ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on January 19, 2026.

Annual Pay Range: $122,292.83 - $165,095.97

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering classes and events, along with alternative care benefits, so you can tailor your wellness to your lifestyle.