Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services- Tompkins County NY

Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for our Environmental Health, Family and Child Health, and Community Health divisions.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a hire rate of $60.98 per hour and a working rate of $68.23 per hour after nine months. As a member of the Department’s executive leadership team, this position helps shape Whole Health priorities while advancing effective, equitable, and data-informed public health services.

The Deputy Commissioner leads strategic planning, program evaluation, workforce development, policy implementation, partnership building, and the responsible management of public health resources. The position works closely with state agencies, community partners, healthcare systems, elected officials, and internal leaders to respond to community health needs, strengthen collaboration between public health and mental health services, and ensure compliance with New York State requirements.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and decisive leader who can set a clear vision while understanding the operational details needed to carry it forward. They should value collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and the expertise of their team; communicate complex public health issues clearly; and be prepared to lead through organizational change, competing priorities, and public health emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or related field from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Policy and Management) AND Five (5) years of administrative experience, two of which must be in a senior supervisory capacity, 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, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements. OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or related field from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Policy and Management) AND Seven (7) years of administrative experience, two of which must be in a senior supervisory capacity, 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, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements OR
3. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) or (b) above.

NOTE:

This role may be designated as the Public Health Director. All appointments as the Public Health Director and the appointment and arrangements for the medical consultant are subject to the approval of the State Commissioner of Health.

Preference in appointment may be given to those with a Doctoral degree.

Please see the job description in it's entirety here- Personnel | www.tompkinscountyny.gov