Public Health Executive Director

Arizona Public Health Association; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Health Department in Colorado seeks an experienced Public Health Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, oversee programs, and guide health initiatives with fiscal accountability.

The role supervises two assistant directors, manages federal and state funds, conducts community health assessments every five years, and leads emergency planning for disasters. This is an equal opportunity employer focused on improving community health.

Qualifications

• Oversees strategic public health programs
• Manages emergency and disaster readiness planning
• Directs use of federal and state funds for health initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for the health department and guides public health initiatives.
• Oversees two direct reports: Assistant Director of Community Health and Assistant Director of Environmental Health.
• Directs annual or quinquennial community health assessments and local/public health planning.

Job description

Annual salary: $200,000 to $275,000

First application review: November 23, 2026

Douglas County, Colorado (Castle Rock, CO) is 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.

Public Health Executive Director

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

Douglas County, Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.