Public Health Director

About the role

Directs the personnel of a single or multi-county health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Typically supervises 61-100 employees. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Bernice Crook at bernicel.crook@ky.gov. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Directs the personnel of a single or multi-county health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Performs a variety of tasks such as planning, financial management, organizing and measuring performance of staff in a district or single county. Assesses and analyzes the health status of each county. Has a close working relationship with state agencies which provide technical assistance and support and may include direct payroll and accounting assistance. Incorporates the Core Public Health Functions and ten essential services of Public Health into the practice of the agency. May serve as secretary to the Board of Health. Typically supervises 61-100 employees. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Master's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education, or other related degree.

Requirements

• Must have five (5) years of experience in Public Health or other health related occupations, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity. Public Health experience preferred.
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
• EDUCATION:
• (None)
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)
• POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.
• TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.
• Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting

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Additional Information

Advertisement Closes: 06/05/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 29 Salary: $43.37 - $53.93 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Hopkins County Health Department

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