Executive Director, Health Services Agency

Salary: $165,806.00 - $201,538.00 Annually
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00108
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
This is a contracted, exempt, full-time management position.
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.


About the Position: The Tehama County Health Services Executive Director is a department head level position and serves as the appointing authority for all personnel of the Health Services Agency. Within State and Federal laws, regulations and rules. this position plans, administers and directs the integrated services of public health, mental health, alcohol and drug services programs, rural health outpatient clinic and other department programs.

This top management level position serves as part of the Health Services Agency Management Team and reports to the Board of Supervisors, as well as, provides direct supervision to Health Services Agency management and administrative support staff.
Examples of Duties

• Assesses health service needs; plans, implements and administers all services of the Health Services Agency to meet these needs.
• Establishes operating policies for the Health Services Agency to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
• Develops, implements and evaluates long-range management and service objectives.
• Coordinates the activities of the Health Services Agency with related Federal, State and Local agencies to maximize revenue and eliminate duplication of services.
• Directly supervises, coordinates and evaluates the performance of Assistant Executive Directors, Compliance Officer, Administrative Secretary III, and other management level employees, as necessary; serves as appointing authority for all staff of the Health Services Agency.
• Oversees the development of and monitors the Health Services Agency's annual plans, contracts and budgets necessary for operations.

For a full job description,

Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master's degree in a health care related field and;
• Two years of health care administrative experience which included supervisory responsibilities,

OR

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a health care related field and;
• Four (4) years of progressively higher levels of health care administrative experience which included supervisory responsibilities.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Recruitment Information
Tehama County is currently recruiting for one (1) future vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for the Executive Director, Health Services Agency, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.


In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does notrequire employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment contact:

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
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SALARY:

• Annual increases based upon negotiated salary within employee's specific contract.

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 per month as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 240 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (9.23 hours per pay period) for a maximum accrual of 500 hours.
  • 40 hours of Management Leave per year
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $100 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01


What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


How many years of health care administrative experience do you have that included supervisory responsibilities?

• No experience to less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03


Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

04


Discuss your management style in regard to accountability, delegation, planning, organizing, direction and decision-making and how you apply these to different levels of employees.
05


Please name two of the largest challenges and/or changes facing rural California counties. Please include your initial thoughts on possible solutions.
06


Describe your experience related to preparing, presenting, and managing a department's budget. Please give an example of the most complex budget related issue you have had to resolve.
Required Question