Strategy and Business Development Officer - Public Health

The Job

The Department of Public Health is currently recruiting for a Strategy and Business Development Officer who will be responsible for leading the implementation of various department strategic plan initiatives with a primary focus on customer service, development and implementation of new programs, and coordination with internal and external agencies on business operation assessments.

For more detailed information, refer to the Strategy and Business Development Officer job description.

Strategy and Business Development Officer Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Leads in development and implementation of the Department’s programs for priority initiatives to meet State and Federal mandates.
• Develops and implements strategies which leads to improvements in operations consistent with the Department of Public Health’s mission, vision and core values.
• Uses data to analyze trends to meet State and Federal mandates.
• Assess and evaluate Public Health programs, by utilizing innovative ideas to improve current business plan and achieve desired results.
• Establishes and influences others to achieve goals, targets, and metrics consistent with strategic and operational objectives.
• Demonstrates excellent formal presentation and interpersonal communication skills that result in understanding of, and commitment to, strategic initiatives.
• Collaborates with senior executive team in advancing the department’s short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Identifies, evaluates, and gains consensus with department leaders for the development of new or expansion of services and programs, with a focus on Environmental Health services and Animal Care Divisions
• Monitors internal data to understand the driving forces of business variables, and then implements corrective action when/where appropriate.
• Understands and demonstrates competency utilizing all data available.
• This position will assist in reviewing contracts, Board Agenda Items, ordinances and/or agreements, and requests for proposal.

TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE

MODIFIED
OPTION

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
• Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
• 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
• 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
• 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
• Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
• $1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
• Wellness Programs, including health club membership
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan

• 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Premium Subsidy

PLUS RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLANS

Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:

Summary of Traditional Benefits Option OR Summary of Modified Benefits Option

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance for compensation and benefits details.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Travel/Driver's License: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Public Health, Public/Business/Health Administration, Health Science, Social Sciences, or a closely related field of study.

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Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent, professional-level program management experience with primary responsibility for strategic and innovative program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; overseeing complex programs/projects; and/or conducting high-level research and data analytics that have organization-wide impact. Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Public Health program, community health organization, government agency or closely related agency, of which two (2) years includes full-scope supervision that involved hiring, performance evaluations, and discipline up to and including termination.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience developing complex business plans and using data to drive strategies.
• Experience managing or working in Public Health programs, or other related government agency.
• Knowledge of principles of interactive planning, participatory and influence management.
• Skilled at executing strategy and problem solving; asks the right questions, follows up and determines the facts, setting priorities based on business opportunity.
• Masters in Public Health.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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