DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Job Description:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Description

DESCRIPTION

Filing will remain open until vacancy is filled. The first review of applications will begin 12/26. Filing may close at any time without further notice.

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $207,049 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.
The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .

THE DEPARTMENT
The Health and Human Services Department has more than 600 employees located in ten sites and seven bureaus - Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Administration and Financial Services, Collective Impact, Community Health, Environmental Health, Housing Authority, and Homeless Services, . It operates with a $180 million annual budget, 87% of which comes from Federal, State, County, and private funds. The mission of the Department is to "Improve the quality of life by promoting a safe and healthy community in which to live, work, and play." The Department values quality and excellence, innovation, teamwork, and diversity.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Department Director, the Deputy Director is an at-will management position that will partner with the Director to lead the Health and Human Services Department (Health) program and operations to ensure strong, efficient, and coordinated efforts and support a large, primarily grant-funded organization focused on strengthening the public’s health, preventing violence and housing people. The Deputy will be responsible for assisting the Director to provide oversight of multiple bureaus and lead special projects to facilitate department and citywide priorities, programs, and initiatives. This position is located at the Main Health Facility, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Support the oversight and programmatic functions of the Health Department, including direct oversight to one or more bureaus.
  
• Track on and engage with City leadership and Department managers regarding public health and human services policy at Federal & State levels, highlighting legislative impacts and funding opportunities.
  
• Coordinate Federal, State, and county legislative and funding opportunities with the Department’s legislative and partnerships program manager and fund development efforts.
  
• Lead performance management and performance improvement processes across the Department, including the development of Department performance measures and dashboard.
  
• Support finance and operations efforts as needed.
  
• Support Director with external relationships, including following up on partner and funder conversations to ensure relationships and funding conversations progress.
  
• Ensure timely response to council requests, including written memos, preparing and negotiating Council presentations, and initiating the design of programs that don’t otherwise fall within existing programs.
  
• Identify opportunities to braid and leverage funding sources to support reaching Department goals, including determining mechanisms to leverage Medi-Cal/CalAIM resources.
  
• Provide administrative and programmatic support and oversight to multiple bureaus and their respective Bureau Managers and Division Officers.
  
• Lead design and implementation of strategic projects in coordination with Department Director, Management, and other City Departments.
  
• Provide direct administrative support in the areas of organizational policy and program development, public information/relations activities and resolution of policy and operations problems.
  
• Promote and facilitate the incorporation of Departmental core values and strategic initiatives into daily service delivery.
  
• Foster a work environment where continuous quality improvements in service and professional practice are pursued.
  
• Oversee planning and contracts to meet Technology needs.
  
• Oversee Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) in coordination with City and Department teams.
  
• Serves in the role of Director in her absence.
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work or a related field is required. (Copy of degree or transcripts required as PDF attachments to application at the time of filing.)
  • Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) years of full-time professional-level experience in public health and/or human services fields, and/or program administration in a large department in a related field.
• With at least three (3) of those years at a management or supervisory level with overall responsibility for project management/implementation, budgeting and personnel management.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if a license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position).

Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certifications, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristics on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on the diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s or Professional Degree is highly desirable
• Experience working in a public or non-profit organization focused on public health and human services is highly desirable
• Experience in budget development, financial management, and data analytics is desirable
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog)

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE

• Knowledge of:
  • Administrative principles, practices and techniques of County and State public health systems.
  • Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, funding and grant/contract management.
  • Community needs, resources, and organizations related to public health and human services.
  • Methods of effective community engagement and its role in public health treatment and prevention programs.
  • Principles, practices and current trends in the delivery of public health and human services.
  • Program evaluation methodologies and management analysis.
  • Equity principles in planning and implementation and a strong foundation in their use.
• Abilities:
  • Leadership skills, with proven ability to effectively manage and build agreement and commitment.
  • Ability to effectively track and communicate, both internally and externally, department operations and project status.
  • Ability to understand the “big picture” systems approach to organizations and effectively lead collaborative efforts to break down silos and achieve stated outcomes.
  • Ability to understand complex programs, budgets/finance/funding, and contracts and grants management to effectively lead and provide strategic guidance to professional staff.
  • Ability to work with program evaluation, outcome and performance measures, data systems and to use data to inform decision-making.
  • Ability to implement professional development opportunities that promote personal and professional growth for the department workforce.
  • Ability to inspire teamwork and collaboration by building constructive relationships that result in diverse work teams able to better serve diverse communities
  • Ability to be flexible and manage multiple and changing priorities.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Filing will remain open until vacancy is filled. The first review of applications will begin 12/26. Filing may close at any time without further notice . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7165 .

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

• Department Head $650.00
• Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
• Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
• Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan:Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

• Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
• Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$186,849.00 - $227,250.00 Annually