AHD DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Program & Policy Director) Range 23 / EXE

AHD Deputy Director (Program & Policy Director)

Salary : $77,808.50 - $170,385.33 Annually

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type : Executive

Job Number : 2025-00973

Department : Anchorage Health Department

Hours of Work : Monday - Friday, 08 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Location : 825 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501

Example of Duties :

The Deputy (Program & Policy) Director works in close coordination with the Anchorage Health Department Director and assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions. Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer. Provides extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies and indirect cost allocations. Responsible for overseeing that grant activity is organized, budget compliant and accurately reported. Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk. Responsible for developing capital and operating budget and managing all financial, HR and administrative functions for the department. Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives. Works in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers to plan and forecast revenue and expenses and coordinate special projects on policy and administrative issues including the departments annual legislative program. Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery. Oversees department facility maintenance and operations and serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board. Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations. Perform other duties as assigned. The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHDs Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences :

Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and / or administration.

OR

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and / or administration.

OR

Associates degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and / or administration.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and twelve (12) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and / or administration.

A valid State of Alaska Drivers License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Instructions to applicants :

Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.

Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.

Submit contact information for three professional references.

Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded or diploma.

If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.

If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

Submit a current copy of your drivers license (front & back).

Additional Important Information :

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process :

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :

Health / Medical Benefits :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Audio

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement :

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits :

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Plan

13 Paid Holidays