Health Bureau Chief

* THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Health Bureau Chief to lead the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention in Carson City, Nevada. This position oversees a broad portfolio of complex statewide community mental health and substance use programs, including initiatives related to problem gambling, Nevada 988, and suicide prevention. In addition to managing approximately 60 staff and administering multiple federal grants and state-funded programs, this role is responsible for shaping, developing, and strengthening Nevada’s behavioral health system. The Bureau Chief collaborates closely with colleagues across the Division to build out system infrastructure, advance strategic priorities, and support high-quality, accessible behavioral health services statewide.

Health Bureau Chiefs exercise direct control over the health program policy, planning, development, administration, and monitoring aspects of an assigned Health Division bureau.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, business or public administration, health science, special education, social or behavioral science, human services or related field and six years of progressively responsible professional public health, health care policy, health administration, human services or related experience, three years of which included responsibility for program management functions such as policy research, management of complex funding sources and budgets, program planning and data analysis, and strategic planning; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Manager 3 in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Health Program Manager 2 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Plan, organize and oversee the operation, services and staff of an assigned bureau; establish program goals and objectives and ensure programs are administered in compliance with federal and State regulations and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the agency; provide administrative direction to the work unit by reviewing, analyzing, developing and recommending policies; develop operational procedures; analyze and resolve program operating and fiscal management issues.

Evaluate and ensure program effectiveness and implement changes as required pursuant to federal and State laws and regulations; determine the impact of completed projects and assignments and plan for future changes or activities; monitor program quality and compliance through review of management reports and results of on-site review; serve as a liaison with a variety of groups and individuals, media, agency and division administrators, and government officials to explain program policies and procedures.

Develop or participate in budget preparation for areas of responsibility; monitor and control the expenditure of funds for staffing, equipment, supplies and other areas as required; develop cost estimates and justification for new or expanded programs; provide recommendations to administrators.

Develop or participate in the development and justification of legislative proposals to include drafting proposed legislation; determine fiscal and operational impact; gain approval and support of administration and present agency’s position to the legislature as requested; coordinate program activities among State agencies, local governments or community agencies; negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts.

Analyze and review data and reports regarding program participation and quality assurance activities; consult with administrators regarding agency and program goals and objectives; manage the development, negotiation and monitoring of agreements and program contracts to ensure services are provided and operations are conducted within program parameters; ensure compliance with federal, State, and private grant conditions, regulations and requirements.

Supervise the performance of professional and administrative staff to include assigning work, evaluating performance and conducting appraisal interviews; interview applicants and select personnel; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; review appraisal reports prepared by subordinate supervisors; provide guidance and counseling; approve training requests; resolve personnel matters.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Detailed knowledge of: principles of public health, early intervention or special education administration; grant management procedures.

Working knowledge of: the organization, management and administration of multiple, complex, major, health and/or special education-related programs with a diversity of services; federal and State governmental budget and accounting practices and procedures; data and/or survey analysis and research methodology; public policy development; federal and State laws, rules and regulations and national guidelines and standards; personnel policies, procedures and administration necessary to supervise subordinate professional staff; research methods and statistics related to the analysis of data and preparation of reports; regulatory principles and practices.

A bility to: work and communicate effectively with legislators, media representatives and others regarding applicable public health issues; plan, organize and coordinate major, statewide health programs; evaluate the effectiveness of major health and/or special education-related programs; analyze the effectiveness of multiple program areas and develop strategic plans to meet bureau goals and objectives and federal/State requirements; analyze performance indicators and outcome measures; read, write and evaluate legal and technical documents such as health plans, new and proposed legislation, regulations and reports; appear before the legislature and other governing bodies to provide testimony and represent the agency.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - ***email_hidden***

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health care administration, business or public administration, health science, special education, social or behavioral science, human services or related field and six years of progressively responsible professional public health, health care policy, health administration, human services or related experience, three years of which included responsibility for program management functions such as policy research, management of complex funding sources and budgets, program planning and data analysis, and strategic planning.
• One year of experience as a Health Program Manager 3 in Nevada State service.
• Two years of experience as a Health Program Manager 2 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

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