Deputy Public Health Director (Strategy and Executive Operations)

Deputy Public Health Director (Strategy and Executive Operations)

Salary

$135,260.00 - $186,728.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body

Job Number

202601010156HEAL11950JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9030-Non Union Appointees Level II

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

About the Detroit Health Department

The Detroit Health Department has served Detroiters for more than a century. Today, DHD is building a modern public health department that is visible, responsive, data-informed, and rooted in the daily realities of Detroit residents. Our work goes beyond traditional health services. Through a Health in All Policies approach, DHD recognizes that health is shaped by housing, transportation, environmental conditions, economic opportunity, public safety, education, and the broader systems that shape life in the city. We seek team members who can work across programs, City departments, and community partners to improve health, reduce inequities, and deliver better outcomes for Detroit residents.

Deputy Public Health Director (Strategy and Executive Operations)

The Detroit Health Department seeks a strategic, highly organized leader to serve as Deputy Director (Strategy and Executive Operations) . Reporting to the Chief Public Health Officer, this leader will help set priorities, coordinate the department's agenda, and ensure that decisions lead to action and measurable results for Detroit residents.

The Deputy Director (Strategy and Executive Operations works closely with the department's other Deputy Director and senior leaders to connect policy, programs, administration, and City partnerships. The role focuses on executive coordination, clear communication, and follow-through across the department.

We are looking for someone who can understand complex issues, ask thoughtful questions, write clearly, build trust, and get work done. This is a hands-on executive leadership role for someone who can move between long-term strategy and day-to-day problem-solving while keeping the needs of residents at the center.

Examples of Duties

• Turn the Chief Public Health Officer's priorities into work plans with clear responsibilities, deadlines, and measures of progress. Track commitments and bring forward decisions that need leadership attention.
• Lead executive coordination, including leadership meeting agendas, briefing materials, decision records, and follow-up. Ensure meetings produce clear decisions and next steps.
• Work with the other Deputy Director and senior leaders to resolve problems that cross programs or divisions, reduce duplication, and keep shared priorities moving.
• Prepare and review policy briefs, decision memos, presentations, and correspondence. Bring together program data, operational needs, and community perspectives to help leadership evaluate options.
• Coordinate progress on the department's strategic agenda, including special projects and Health in All Policies initiatives. Help align departmental work with City priorities and commitments to residents.
• Build effective relationships with the Mayor's Office, City departments, public agencies, and community partners. Represent the Chief Public Health Officer in meetings and initiatives when designated.
• Work with administrative, finance, human resources, legal, and program leaders to address staffing, funding, agreement, and implementation issues that require executive coordination.
• Supervise assigned staff, establish clear expectations, support professional growth, and strengthen a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health required.

Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience working in complex organizational environments preferably including full time public health administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of executive-level operations or strategic management experience.
• Experience coordinating executive priorities, leading work across teams, and improving performance in government, public health, or a similarly complex organization.
• Strong writing, judgment, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated commitment to public service and health equity.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience within that range.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

YOU MUST ATTACH A RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have providing executive level direction on strategy and vision for goals ?

• None
• 1-3 yrs
• 4-6
• 7 plus years

03

How many years of experience do you have developing and executing major programs for the promotion and protection of community health?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7 plus

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job