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PUBLIC HEALTH COUNTY DIRECTOR - 10132026-81731

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)$7,533.00 - $9,794.00
Salary (Annually)$90,396.00 - $117,528.00
Job TypeFull-Time
City, State LocationUnion City, TN
DepartmentHealth


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OBION COUNTY

This position is located at the Obion County Health Department.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in public health or a related field.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional public health experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of fulltime work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Overview

The West Tennessee Region is seeking a dynamic and organized Public Health County Director for Obion and Weakley counties. This role oversees public health programs and services, including uninsured primary care for adults ages 19-64. The director will manage approximately 40 multidisciplinary staff across both counties.

Responsibilities

The Public Health County Director is responsible for the comprehensive administration of both local health departments in Obion and Weakley counties, ensuring the effective delivery of clinical, administrative, and community health services. Core duties include strategic resource management, oversight of staffing and personnel matters, coordination of financial operations with county leadership, and the cultivation of productive relationships with community organizations and external stakeholders.

The director evaluates operational, financial, and demographic data to guide quality improvement initiatives, enhance organizational efficiency, and support data-informed planning. Additionally, the role provides oversight for facility development and maintenance and leads the establishment of organizational goals in alignment with critical thinking principles and S.M.A.R.T. planning methodologies.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

  1. Customer Focus
  2. Strategic Mindset
  3. Drives Results
  4. Communicates Effectively
  5. Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

  1. Administration and Management
  2. Customer and Personal Service
  3. Public Safety and Security

Skills:

  1. Active Learning and Listening
  2. Critical Thinking
  3. Judgment and Decision Making
  4. Management of Financial Resources
  5. Speaking

Abilities:

  1. Deductive Reasoning
  2. Originality
  3. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

  1. Personal Computer (including applications such as SharePoint, Teams, Edison, etc.)
  2. Telephone/Smartphone
  3. Printer
  4. Scanner
  5. Calculator

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

  1. A valid driver's license
  2. For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Date Posted
10/13/2026
Job Reference
81731
Organization
State of TN
Location
Union City, TN 38261
Category
Executive
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