Health and Human Services Director

Health and Human Services Director

Salary

$110,956.62 - $141,469.92 Annually

Location

Health & Human Services, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00067

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Purpose

Lead essential services. Empower people. Strengthen communities.

Alamance County Government is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking, and people-centered senior executive to serve as its next Health and Human Services Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary agency whose work directly impacts the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families throughout Alamance County.

We are looking for a leader who brings strategic vision, sound judgment, and the ability to inspire people, strengthen operations, and build meaningful partnerships. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable navigating complex governmental responsibilities and fostering a workplace culture where employees and services thrive.

The Opportunity to Lead

Reporting directly to the County Manager, the Health and Human Services Director provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Countys Health and Human Services Department while also executing the powers and duties of a local health director as defined in N.C.G.S. 130A-41 and N.C.G.S. 130A-45.5.

The Director oversees essential programs and services spanning Public Health, Veterans Services, and the Family Justice Center, including public health divisions responsible for environmental health, personal health, WIC, dental services, and behavioral health and substance use.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your Next Leadership Chapter Starts Here

Lead people. Strengthen services. Make an impact that matters.

If youre a visionary leader who is energized by meaningful challenges, committed to developing people, and passionate about strengthening communities, we invite you to bring your leadership to Alamance County.

Responsibilities

The Leader Were Looking For

A strategic mindset. A collaborative approach. A commitment to people.

Our next Director will be a results-oriented senior executive who will focus on the following areas:

• Executive Leadership & Operations: Set organizational priorities and provide executive oversight of efficient, accountable, and customer-centered agency operations.
• Workforce Leadership & Development: Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build leadership capacity, and foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and accountability.
• Strategic Planning & Performance: Guide strategic initiatives, establish performance expectations, and evaluate programs and services to improve organizational effectiveness and community outcomes.
• Public Health Protection & Compliance: Oversee public health protection, regulatory compliance, and accreditation while exercising applicable statutory authority.
• Fiscal Management & Stewardship: Direct agency budgets, grants, contracts, and resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainable operations.
• Governance & Executive Communication: Advise and collaborate with the County Manager, Human Services Board, and other governing stakeholders on agency priorities, policies, and performance.
• Community Partnerships: Develop and strengthen partnerships with justice system agencies and community partners to advance coordinated approaches that address public health, behavioral health, and other community needs.
• Emergency Preparedness: Provide executive leadership in public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, coordinating with county leadership and appropriate response partners.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Success

Masters degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Services Administration, or a closely related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams, multiple programs, departments, or complex organizational operations. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Candidate must meet standards to be appointed as local health director in accordance with N.C.G.S 130A-40(a)

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of executive leadership, organizational management, workforce development, and performance accountability.
• Thorough knowledge of public health and human services administration, service delivery systems, and emerging community health needs.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and governmental policies governing assigned programs.
• Ability to analyze complex operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory matters and make sound, timely, and defensible decisions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop organizational leadership capacity, establish performance expectations, and manage competing priorities
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with elected officials, governing boards, employees, community partners, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Stand - F

Walk - O

Sit - F

Manually Manipulate - O

Reach Outward - O

Reach Above Shoulder - O

Climb - O

Crawl - N

Squat or Kneel - O

Bend - O

Talk/Hear - C

See - C

Taste/Smell - N

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less - O

11-20 lbs. - O

21-50 lbs. - O

51-100 lbs. - O

Over 100 lbs. - O

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less - O

13-25 lbs. - O

26-40 lbs. - O

41-100 lbs. - O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals:

Vacation Time - Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time - All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:

Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all its free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isnt recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center:

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

01

Do you meet the standards to be appointed as local health director in accordance with N.C.G.S 130A-40(a).

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest degree?

• High School or GED
• Bachelors Degree
• Some Graduate School, No Degree
• Master's in public health, Health Administration
• Master of Public Administration
• MD
• PhD, another Doctorate
• Other Public Health-related graduate Degree
• Other graduate degree

03

The position requires progressively responsible public health management experience, including direct supervisory experience. How many cumulative years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity in health services, health programs, or public health supervision and management? Enter N/A if not applicable.

• No experience
• Less than 5 years of health program or services management experience
• At least 5 years but less than 9 years of health program or services management experience
• More than 9 years of health program or services management experience

04

In 400 words or fewer, describe your leadership and/or supervisory experiences. Provide specific examples that include your leadership approach and experience directing staff or programs. Enter N/A if not applicable.

05

In 200 words or fewer, describe your experience in public administration, grants management, and budgeting. If you do not have experience in these areas, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4028

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com