Manager, Board Relations, Health Services; Director, Governmental Relations

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of the Board Relations unit in the Department of Health Services, Administration.

• Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the work of the Board Relations unit.
• Serves as the primary departmental Board liaison for the investigation and response to inquiries and complaints of a controversial nature having potential for media coverage and community concern.
• Refers requests for information and constituent complaints from Board Offices to the appropriate division and ensures a timely, coordinated response.
• Directs and oversees committees on health program initiatives and Board-related matters by determining, in collaboration with executive level staff, discussion topics and agenda items relating to evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and implementation of changes to meet needs and priorities.
• Oversees the department's Board-related assignments and activities, including the preparation of Board memos, and monitors the follow-up activities on all motions by the Board of Supervisors concerning departmental operations.
• Advises executive level staff and administrators regarding the more sensitive Board-related matters, facilitates communication and follow up on required actions, and provides alerts to any critical issues, potential problems or sensitive matters.
• Collaborates with the Contracts and Grants division to manage and track the number of departmental contracts requiring the Board of Supervisor's review and approval.
• Oversees the review and tracking of department-wide prioritized projects and Board assignments through databases, status reports, and projected timelines for submission to executive staff for review.
• Develops new or modified policies and procedures for completion of and response to Board assignments and inquiries to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains liaisons with representatives from other governmental jurisdictions and agencies to exchange information.

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Social Science, or closely related field
-AND
- Four (4) years of experience in a highly responsible administrative or staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of organizational programs or operations, of which two (2) years must have been at the level of a Staff Analyst, Health or higher.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Highly responsible administrative or staff experience in Intergovernmental relations involving reviewing and analyzing legislation for the purpose of developing and advocating for policy or legislation.
• Highly responsible administrative or staff experience liaising with Federal, State, and Regional agencies for the purpose of educating and advocating on policy changes.