| Purpose: |
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Under general direction manages and supervises the activities, operations, and personnel of a division in support of the goals, principles, and objectives of the Austin Public Health Department. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities, determines appropriate service and staffing levels; and makes recommendations for resource allocation accordingly.
- Prepares budgets for programs, creates budget presentations, monitors expenditures, and ensures division operates within budget.
- Negotiates, and monitors contracts between the City, consultants, contractors, outreach and social service agencies, and other governmental entities.
- Conducts research and analysis to determine program direction and goals and provides recommendations for improvement and policy change.
- Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Provides information to departmental management for resolution of issues related to their division.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances, and regulations.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and City rules and regulations governing unit functions.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal law and City ordinances.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and financial forecasting methods.
- Skill in coordinating various functions.
- Skill in managing the activities of personnel engaged in unit functions.
- Skill in developing and implementing plans to achieve set goals and objectives.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Director, City Manager, City Council, other department directors, other City employees, and the public.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable research data.
- Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple agency and governmental structures to meet inter-local agreement goals and objectives.
- Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City of Austin.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Public Health, Social and Human Services, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None
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