Public Health Executive Director

Overview

Douglas County, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO

Public Health Executive Director
Annual salary: $200,000 to $275,000
First application review: November 23, 2026.

Douglas County is one of the greatest places to live in the United States. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which more than 63,000 acres are permanently protected land through the Open Space Program. Five incorporated municipalities are located within the boundaries of Douglas County: Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Larkspur, Lone Tree, and Parker.

The Public Health Executive Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Douglas County Health Department, guiding programs that protect and improve community health. The position oversees two direct reports: the Assistant Director of Community Health and the Assistant Director of Environmental Health.

Role Highlights:

• Oversees a shared vision of improving community and environmental health
• Prepares for and acts in emergency or disaster situations
• Responsible for accepting, disbursing, implementing, and administering all federal and state funds
• Directs the completion of a community health assessment and local/regional public health plan, every five years

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your résumé, cover letter, six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two peers) and their contact information (who will not be contacted until final stages) to: Douglas County, CO – Public Health Executive Director – CPS HR Consulting

For more information contact:
Erich WonSavage
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3115
ewonsavage@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/rchm
Douglas County website: https://www.douglas.co.us

Douglas County, Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.