Assistant Health District Administrator

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership for a complex public health organization, overseeing departments, programs, and approximately 251 employees.
• Support budget planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight across the organization.
• Lead or co-lead public health preparedness, disaster response, and emergency management initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations for assigned departments to ensure consistent service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Direct grant management activities, including HRSA and other federal and state grant applications and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on Board of Health governance, including reports and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, local governments, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of progressive senior-level managerial experience in public health or healthcare; OR a Master’s degree plus 4+ years of similar experience.
• Strong financial and budget management capability, including experience with grant formulas and funding allocations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HRSA programs, sub-grant management, and federal funding mechanisms.
• Proven experience in public health program management, operations, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to federal and state funders.
• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain one upon hire).
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in nonprofit or government healthcare operations.
• Direct experience with public health services such as WIC, immunizations, infectious disease control, EMS, or environmental health.
• Familiarity with IT governance and cybersecurity oversight in a healthcare environment.
• Five or more years of public health leadership experience, including working with a Board of Health or elected officials.

Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience.
• Pension: True defined-benefit pension plan with 100% match and a lifetime monthly payment (8-year vesting).
• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee perk: No-cost access to Coastal Health & Wellness clinics for employees.
• Relocation: Receipt-based reimbursement available, typically capped at $10,000.

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