Executive Director – Public Health

Vision

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

• Service Focused
• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Transparent

This recruitment effort is being managed by GMP Consultants. For consideration,  to apply.

The first round of reviews will take place the week of February 10, 2026.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and visionary leader who inspires others while remaining willing to engage in hands‑on work to effectively implement the department’s vision. They possess a deep understanding of the complexities of public health service delivery and are a strong advocate for the critical mission of public health. An exceptional communicator, this individual is comfortable conveying clear, compelling messages to staff, the Board, key stakeholders, policymakers, the media, and the public.

They embrace innovation and demonstrate the ability to pivot quickly in response to local health emergencies and evolving public health challenges. The ideal candidate is an experienced facilitator who can work across diverse perspectives to build consensus, maintain resilience during challenging times, and bring a high degree of financial acumen with a strong commitment to fiscal accountability.

• Administers and enforces the public health laws of the State of Colorado, the public health orders, rules, and standards of the State Board of Health and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the orders and rules of the El Paso County Board of Health.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, evaluates, and provides administrative oversight of a variety of public health programs, including environmental, laboratory, communicable disease control, maternal and child health, vital statistics, public health education and promotion, medical clinic supervision, and epidemiology. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for public health services.
• Directs resources needed to develop and carry out the El Paso County Public Health plan.
• Studies public health needs of El Paso County by reviewing reports and statistics, personal observation, discussion, and special surveys; advises the Board of Health, other officials, and voluntary agencies regarding matters pertaining to public health; acts as the local registrar of vital statistics; and maintains liaison with other public health officials, private physicians, and other individuals and organizations to achieve public health goals.
• Acts to protect the public’s health during natural disasters or enemy attacks. Investigates and controls epidemic diseases or arranges for such professional services.
• On behalf of the Board of Health, accepts, uses, disburses, and administers all federal and state funds or other property, services, or money allotted to Public Health; prepares and administers an annual budget; and establishes fees for services rendered by Public Health.
• Researches policy issues and interprets policies; makes recommendations to the Board of Health; ensures proper implementation of all the policies, orders, resolutions, regulations, budgets, and other programs adopted by the Board of Health; and manages projects of El Paso County Public Health.
• Directs and reviews public information efforts for Public Health, including the preparation of media materials, press releases, and presentations to health organizations and the general public; and responds to public relations situations and requests for information from private citizens.
• Holds hearings, administers oaths, subpoenas witnesses, and takes testimony when required in performance of.
• Serves as the secretary to the Board of Health.
• Provides direct health education services, including talks to community groups about health, health problems, and the public; and joins and works with a variety of organizations and agencies to promote public health goals.
• Takes personal responsibility to provide…