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Reporting directly to the County Manager, the Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Director is responsible for organizing and directing the services, operations, fiscal and administrative functions of the Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services Department.

The PHSS Director will have oversight of the Child, Family, and Community Wellness, Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Health, Housing and Homeless Prevention, and Vital Services programs. The Director ensures the efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities, and time, and accomplishes short-term and long-range planning. This position also implements and maintains sound organizational practices, controls costs, and directs all departmental operations. The PHSS Director assures proper distribution of assets and liabilities, assignments of grants and contracts, and negotiation of agreements with other local governments. For a full job description and to view the detailed responsibilities of the position, please view the attachment found here.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar-sized public health organization as the director or deputy director, have demonstrated success in managing professional public health teams, and will bring strong management skills and a forward-thinking approach.