What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as the Department Business Manager for Public Health!

As the Department Business Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the business operations and activities of the Public Health Department. This includes managing general and enterprise budgets, human resources, purchasing, contracts and statistical reporting. You'll link fiscal management to both County and departmental strategies, goals, and objectives, ensuring our Public Health initiatives are well-supported and effectively executed.

In this role, you'll assist the Administrative Director in developing operational strategies, plans, and procedures, while also supervising staff directly. You'll have the opportunity to act on behalf of the Administrative Director in business management functions, making a significant impact on our mission to improve community health and well-being.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, a strong understanding of fiscal management, and a commitment to advancing Public Health goals. If you're ready to contribute to a healthier community and lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities of the Department Business Manager include:

• Prepare financial documents, reports, and budgets, including annual updates of the Department Business Plan
• Analyze financial records to improve budgeting, planning, and forecasting
• Direct financial operations, approve expenditures, and monitor cash flow and resources
• Maintain regulatory and compliance documentation
• Prepare operational progress and status reports, and analyze risks to minimize losses
• Recommend organizational process or policy changes
• Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders and establish business relationships
• Develop strategies to maximize revenues and ensure timely receipt of federal, state, and grant funds
• Oversee fiscal reporting, reimbursement requests, and compliance with regulations and contracts
• Manage general human resources functions, including recruiting, hiring, evaluating employees, and developing training requirements

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Five years of experience in finance, budgeting, policy or management analysis, including one year of supervisory experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing grants (federal, state and local governments)
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Public Health experience
• At least 1 year of experience in Government budgeting

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Thorough knowledge of fiscal/budgetary theories and methodology
• Considerable specialized program knowledge and judgement
• Knowledge of HR practices
• Knowledge of County, State and Federal policies governing the organization's work
• Thorough knowledge of Departmental rules, regulations and organizational culture

About This Position

Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:15pm

Hiring Range: 86,378-120,925

Market Range: 86,378.00 - 155,472.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/1/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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