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Pay Grade:

Grade 21

Salary:

$25.63 - $31.87 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Franklin County Health Department

Summary:

Under the direction of the local health department director or other appropriate management staff, carries a substantial managerial responsibility for several complex administrative functions that support the overall programs and services of the agency.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Becki Casey at becki.casey@ky.gov.

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. 

• Under the direction of the local health department director or other appropriate management staff, carries a substantial managerial  responsibility for several complex administrative functions that support the overall programs and services of the agency.

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:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management or closely related degrees.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years experience in an administrative or management capacity, where fiscal, budgeting, personnel and planning responsibilities have been demonstrated.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

• Additional education in the field will substitute for the required experience, not to exceed three (3) years.

EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

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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.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Maintain knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the agency by reading appropriate policy notices/interpretations or related materials and attending training sessions. Directs all health department purchasing activities, coordinate major equipment purchases and service contracts. Administer the drug and alcohol testing program. Direct all maintenance activities for the health department’s buildings and grounds, plans, schedules and determines work priorities of subordinate personnel based on experience level and current work volume. Manage any number of routine administrative functions for the agency and supervise non-professional level support staff.

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D