Public Health Executive Director

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Douglas County Health Department seeks a Public Health Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight, guiding programs that protect and improve community health. The role oversees two direct reports: the Assistant Director of Community Health and the Assistant Director of Environmental Health.

Role highlights include shaping a shared vision for health and environmental outcomes, preparing for emergencies, managing federal and state funds, and leading community

Responsibilities

• Oversees a shared vision of improving community and environmental health
• Prepares for and acts in emergency or disaster situations
• Responsible for accepting, disbursing, implementing, and administering all federal and state funds
• Directs the completion of a community health assessment and local/regional public health plan, every five years

Job description

Douglas County

Public Health Executive Director

Salary: $200,000 – $275,000 annually

FFD: November 23, 2026

Douglas Countyis one of the greatest places to live in the United States. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which more than 63,000 acres are permanently protected land through the Open Space Program. Five incorporated municipalities are located within the boundaries of Douglas County: Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Larkspur, Lone Tree, and Parker.

The Public Health Executive Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Douglas County Health Department, guiding programs that protect and improve community health. The position oversees two direct reports: the Assistant Director of Community Health and the Assistant Director of Environmental Health.

Role Highlights:

• Oversees a shared vision of improving community and environmental health
• Prepares for and acts in emergency or disaster situations
• Responsible for accepting, disbursing, implementing, and administering all federal and state funds
• Directs the completion of a community health assessment and local/regional public health plan, every five years