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Sr. Director, Business Ops (District Administrator)

Pay Grade: R

Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
   
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
   
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of District Administrator, (District 3-2 - Fulton County Board of Health).
  
 Won't you join us?

Requirements

Oversees a diverse range of support, operational, and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility. Recommends and implements policies and procedures. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees
  • Manages human resources and directs administrative activities
  • Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
  • Coordinates compliance with rules, regulations, and policies
  • Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs and/or external customers as appropriate
  • Ensures efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy of all functions through the use of computer systems, management controls, and sound organizational structure
  • Oversees the development and on-going management of one or more programs or projects consistent with agency goals and objectives
  • Participates in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives
  • Plans, administers, and controls the budget
  • Develops and implements the division's strategic goals in accordance with the mission of the agency
  • Develops and manages operating budget as a tool to accomplish division and agency objectives
  • As delegated by the Director, manages fiscal and other administrative functions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university AND seven years of experience managing professional level staff OR 

Ten years of related professional experience AND Seven years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR 

Seven years of experience required at the lower-level Dir., Business Ops (GSM014) or position equivalent. 

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
 
 The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
 
Employment Information
 
 Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
 
 DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
 
 The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
 
 As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
 If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
 
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
 This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Date Posted
07/30/2026
Job Reference
00152114-2027
Organization
District 3-2 County Position
Location
Atlanta, GA
Category
Disease Prevention
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