Public Health Program Director — Hybrid Leadership

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County is seeking a visionary Public Health Manager to rebuild and modernize Colorado’s largest Retail Food Establishment program. Help shape the future of food safety by assessing current practices, implementing state feedback, and designing a stronger program framework for residents and businesses.

Annual salary range is $92,000.00 – $110,000.00 with a Monday–Friday schedule, some travel, and potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health promotion, public health, public policy, or related field.
• Five years of public health, community health, or related experience.
• Two years of managerial, supervisory, or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assess health issues using the ten essential public health functions and design interventions and action plans.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based plans to achieve population-based outcomes.
• Ensure program compliance with public health standards and regulations; provide technical advice.
• Establish policies, procedures, training, and standards for program operation and maintenance.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff; participate in hiring and disciplinary processes; oversee training.
• Ensure data/documentation entry into databases and staff use of systems.
• Develop educational programs and partner with community groups and agencies.
• Organize annual audit materials to meet state/federal requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement projects for the state/agency.
• Develop and manage program budgets and contracts; seek funding and monitor MOUs.
• Support EPCPH emergency planning and response activities.
• Promote public health within the community and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Staff supervision

Communication

Training & presentation

Data management

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

El Paso County is seeking a visionary Public Health Manager to rebuild and modernize Colorado’s largest Retail Food Establishment program. Help shape the future of food safety by assessing current practices, implementing state feedback, and designing a stronger program framework for residents and businesses.

Annual salary range is $92,000.00 – $110,000.00 with a Monday–Friday schedule, some travel, and potential for hybrid work arrangements.