Jones County Health Department has a position open for an Administrative Officer I responsible for the fiscal operation of the Health Department, ensuring Department programs are administered properly and in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. This position also serves as the assistant to the Health Director.

Primary Purpose of Position: This position is considered as the primary administrative position within Jones County Health Department and serves as an assistant to the Health Director. Position works in conjunction with the Health Director to ensure all administrative functions as well as the supervision and implementation of Department programs are administered properly and in compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Position is accountable primarily for the fiscal operation of the Health Department, managing the agency’s annual budget, serving as the HIPAA representative, coordinating all human resources activities, serving as the expert in the area of technology, serving as the Clerk to the Jones County Board of Health and supervising a staff of two - an Accounting Technician III and a Processing Assistant IV.

The position reports directly to the Health Director and works closely with the Health Director to manage the workflow and operations of the Department. This position will consult on a regular basis with the Director in regard to operations, policy development and overall management of the Department. Such work will include budget development and implementation, policy review, development and implementation, development of Department goals and objectives and considerable problem resolution in a variety of administrative areas. This position is a member of the Department’s Management Team and participates in the planning of agency services and serves as a key resource to employees.

Position will directly supervise an Accounting Technician III and a Processing Assistant IV. Employee will also coordinate a variety of administrative and programmatic projects involving staff from all other programs.

Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. (Experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or government may be substitutes for college on a year-for-year basis).

Hiring Range: $39,818 - $41,834

Date Position Posted: November 14, 2022

Deadline for Submission of Application: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, November 30, 2022

To Apply, Submit State Application (PD-107) to: Wesley P. Smith, Interim Health Director, Jones County Health Department, 418 Hwy 58 North, Unit C, Trenton, NC 28585

Jones County Health Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer