WHO WE ARE Wayne County is located along the Detroit River and is the 13th most populous county in the United States. Wayne County is rich in history, culture, arts, and world-class amenities, it is home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theater, Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford, and dozens of theaters, art galleries and concert halls. We are also home to major universities including Wayne State, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Detroit. We have several award-winning secondary and primary schools, as well as numerous community colleges and vocational schools.
We take pride in being one of the most diverse counties in the United States; a place where different cultures come together in harmony for the betterment of all.
JOIN OUR TEAM JOB SUMMARY The Division Director of Public Health oversees the daily operations of the Public Health Division, which provides environmental health, nutritional health, community health, emergency preparedness, women and children's health, and communicable disease prevention and control services to all Wayne County residents.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in one of the following: Public Health, Public Administration, Science in Nursing, Science in Administration, or related field. Licensing and/or Certifications: A valid Michigan driver' license, safe driving record and have a motor vehicle available daily. At least 5 years of progressive responsible consultation, supervision, and management experience. At least 3 years of experience working in a public health department. NOTE: Employee should possess excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication, management skills, and demonstrated skills in program planning and budgeting, including planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating services, field operations, directing, orienting, training, managing probationary periods, use of progressive discipline, policy and procedure development.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at or via email at . Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
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