The PHPA Director provides leadership and oversight of PHPA’s $500 million budget, over 500 staff positions, and leads policy development and strategic planning across the administration. PHPA units include the Maternal and Child Health Bureau; the Environmental Health Bureau; the Cancer and Chronic Disease Bureau; the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau; the Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau; PHPA’s Office of Budget and Finance, Operations, and Office of Support Services. The position reports to and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree from and accredited college or university, 8 years of experience in health services, including at least 4 years of supervisory or managerial experience.

A master's degree will substitute for 2 years of health services experience. Additional experience in health services will substitute for the bachelor's degree at the rate of 30 credit hours for 1 year of experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred candidates should possess the following:

Experience with public health leadership; Experience leading, managing and inspiring teams; and, Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. EOE.