Strategy and Business Development Officer - Public Health

Strategy and Business Development Officer - Public Health

Salary

$125,985.60 - $180,440.00 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19196DPH-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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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 developing public health workforce, succession planning, improving 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 lead to the continued development of the public health workforce, improvement to the departments succession planning and retention efforts, and streamlined 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, including workforce development, streamlined onboarding processes, succession planning, and staff retention.
• 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 developing and implementing streamlined onboarding processes, staff development training initiatives, succession and retention plans, reviewing and drafting contracts, Board Agenda Items, department policies, and providing project management support to a variety of the department's high priority initiatives .

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/Drivers 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: Bachelors 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 oversight 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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, 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

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

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

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Experience presented on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Education: Do you possess a Bachelors degree (or higher) in Public Health, Public/Business/Health Administration, Health Science, Social Sciences, or a closely related field of study?

• Yes
• No

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Degree Information: If you answered yes to the question above, provide your degree information. Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess a degree as described above. Example: Masters degree in Public Health

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Qualifying Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time equivalent, professional-level program management experience with primary responsibility for strategic program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; overseeing complex programs/projects; and/or conducting high-level research and data analytics that you possess in a Public Health program, community health organization, or closely related agency. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• Six (6) or more years
• Five (5) years
• Four (4) years
• Three (3) years
• Two (2) years
• Less than 2 years

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Program/Policy/Training Development/Evaluation: Indicate the areas in strategic program and/or training planning, development, implementation, and evaluation that you possess. Select all that apply. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• Development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, trainings, policies, and/or procedures.
• Developing or implementing monitoring tools to evaluate effectiveness.
• Researching and analyzing program changes to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Researching and analyzing program changes and/or training programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance with legislation and/or other legal mandates.
• Drafting reports to outline recommendations and approach to implementing program or trainings.
• No related experience as described above.

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Program/Policy/Training Planning/Development/Analysis: If you indicated experience in the question above (Question #5), describe the following relevant experience that you possess: • Programs and/or trainings for which you were directly responsible and any related program outcomes. • Experience with analyzing and/or developing training programs and policies that drive systems change. • Experience performing or overseeing program/training development or high-level administrative. activities (e.g., researching, examining, and analyzing laws, and utilization of data analysis that includes data to drive decision making). Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess experience as described above. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

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Supervisory Experience: Describe your experience as a regular, ongoing supervisor or manager (not as a backup). Include the number and titles of staff supervised (subordinate supervisors and/or line staff), the scope of your responsibilities and the specific duties that you performed including addressing work performance and disciplinary actions.

Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess experience as described above.

NOTE: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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