What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Human Services Director position at Alamance County Government?
Lead essential services. Empower people. Strengthen communities.
Alamance County Government is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking, and people-centered senior executive to serve as its next Health and Human Services Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary agency whose work directly impacts the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families throughout Alamance County.
We are looking for a leader who brings strategic vision, sound judgment, and the ability to inspire people, strengthen operations, and build meaningful partnerships. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable navigating complex governmental responsibilities and fostering a workplace culture where employees and services thrive.
The Opportunity to Lead
Reporting directly to the County Manager, the Health and Human Services Director provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the County's Health and Human Services Department while also executing the powers and duties of a local health director as defined in N.C.G.S. 130A-41 and N.C.G.S. 130A-45.5.
The Director oversees essential programs and services spanning Public Health, Veterans Services, and the Family Justice Center, including public health divisions responsible for environmental health, personal health, WIC, dental services, and behavioral health and substance use.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Next Leadership Chapter Starts Here
Lead people. Strengthen services. Make an impact that matters.
If you're a visionary leader who is energized by meaningful challenges, committed to developing people, and passionate about strengthening communities, we invite you to bring your leadership to Alamance County.
The Leader We're Looking For
A strategic mindset. A collaborative approach. A commitment to people.
Our next Director will be a results-oriented senior executive who will focus on the following areas:
- Executive Leadership & Operations: Set organizational priorities and provide executive oversight of efficient, accountable, and customer-centered agency operations.
- Workforce Leadership & Development: Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build leadership capacity, and foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and accountability.
- Strategic Planning & Performance: Guide strategic initiatives, establish performance expectations, and evaluate programs and services to improve organizational effectiveness and community outcomes.
- Public Health Protection & Compliance: Oversee public health protection, regulatory compliance, and accreditation while exercising applicable statutory authority.
- Fiscal Management & Stewardship: Direct agency budgets, grants, contracts, and resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainable operations.
- Governance & Executive Communication: Advise and collaborate with the County Manager, Human Services Board, and other governing stakeholders on agency priorities, policies, and performance.
- Community Partnerships: Develop and strengthen partnerships with justice system agencies and community partners to advance coordinated approaches that address public health, behavioral health, and other community needs.
- Emergency Preparedness: Provide executive leadership in public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, coordinating with county leadership and appropriate response partners.
Qualifications for Success
Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Services Administration, or a closely related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams, multiple programs, departments, or complex organizational operations. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
*Candidate must meet standards to be appointed as local health director in accordance with N.C.G.S 130A-40(a)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of executive leadership, organizational management, workforce development, and performance accountability.
- Thorough knowledge of public health and human services administration, service delivery systems, and emerging community health needs.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and governmental policies governing assigned programs.
- Ability to analyze complex operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory matters and make sound, timely, and defensible decisions.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop organizational leadership capacity, establish performance expectations, and manage competing priorities
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with elected officials, governing boards, employees, community partners, and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)
Physical Demands
Stand - F
Walk - O
Sit - F
Manually Manipulate - O
Reach Outward - O
Reach Above Shoulder - O
Climb - O
Crawl - N
Squat or Kneel - O
Bend - O
Talk/Hear - C
See - C
Taste/Smell - N
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less - O
11-20 lbs. - O
21-50 lbs. - O
51-100 lbs. - O
Over 100 lbs. - O
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less - O
13-25 lbs. - O
26-40 lbs. - O
41-100 lbs. - O
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Salary : $110,957 - $141,470