MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Shall possess:

1. Master's degree in Public or Mental Health, Public Administration, Health Administration, Health Science or related field from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public and/or mental health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences). Related fields include public health nursing, health administration, community health education, environmental health, psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work or behavioral science; and

Five 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 and/or mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorder 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 or Mental Health, Public Administration, Health Administration, Health Science or related field from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public and/or mental health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences). Related fields include public health nursing, health administration, community health education, environmental health, psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work or behavioral science; and

Seven 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 and/or mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorder programs including workforce and budget management, effective communication, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements.

NOTE: The Tompkins County Commissioner of Whole Health may serve in the capacity of a Public Health Director or shall designate staff to fulfill the role.  If the selected candidate or designee does not fully meet the education or experience requirements at the time of appointment, the State Commissioner of Health may approve a conditional appointment of two (2) years, with an opportunity for two additional one-year conditional renewals.  Final approval of conditional candidates shall be contingent on satisfactory progress in meeting a public health education or experience plan developed in conjunction with and approved by the State Commissioner of Health.  

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. This role requires the ability to meet travel demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Commissioner of Whole Health shall possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment, or within 30 days of appointment if in possession of a valid out-of-state driver’s license and shall maintain for the duration of employment.

2. This position is considered to be a public officer.  Pursuant to Article 3 of the NYS Public Officers law, the holder of this position must be a United States citizen and a resident of Tompkins County.

3. Per Section 351 of New York State Public Health law, this position is subject to a six-year term appointment.

4. While this work involves 24/7 on-call responsibilities, Tompkins County supports work-life balance and provides resources to promote employee wellness.