The Fulton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position of Public Health Director. The position is a Department Head with primary responsibility for management of the Fulton County Public Health Department, including administration of a wide array of state health-related programs.

Minimum qualifications:

Masters degree in public health from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public health education (Bio-statistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences) or a Masters degree in a related field such as public health nursing, health administration, community health education or environmental health; and

Two (2) years of administrative experience in a health-related organization or government agency that demonstrates that the candidate possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs including workforce and budget management, effective communication, establishment and implementation of policy or business goals and compliance with legal requirements.

Candidates who do not meet the education or experience requirements stated above may be conditionally approved for an appointment of two years by the State Commissioner of Health with an opportunity for two additional one year conditional renewals. Final approval of such candidates shall be contingent upon satisfactory progress in meeting a public health education or experience plan developed in conjunction with and approved by the Commissioner.

Appointments to the post of Public Health Director will be made by the Board of Supervisors and will also require approval by the NYS Commissioner of Health.

Salary range is $­­­­75,000.00 to $89,000.00 per year commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and detailed resume plus three (3) professional references by Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to:

Committee on Human Services

Attn: Jon R. Stead, Administrative Officer

County Office Building, Room 203

223 West Main Street

Johnstown, NY 12095

Fulton County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements.