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HEALTH DIRECTOR <br />Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal <br />with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to <br />interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. <br />Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a staff; to learn and understand <br />relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of <br />supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability <br />to comprehend and interpret received information. <br />Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to <br />follow and give verbal and written instructions; to teach and counsel employees. Must be able to <br />communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages <br />used within the parameters of the job, including social services, public .health, budgeting, <br />personnel, grant administration, etc. <br />Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to use <br />mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be <br />able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Must be able to <br />use practical applications of algebra and statistics. <br />Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, <br />and visually read various information. <br />Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office equipment; <br />to operate motor vehicles. <br />Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, <br />control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot <br />coordination. <br />Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of <br />color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, peripheral vision, inspection for <br />small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc. <br />Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and <br />receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with <br />emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to tension as a regular, <br />consistent part of the job. <br />Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or <br />exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). <br />PERFORMANCE INDICATORS <br />Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of Health <br />Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Director. Has considerable <br />knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of County and other governmental agencies. <br />Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific <br />duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to ensure departmental compliance with all laws <br />and regulations and control the activities of the department through effective leadership and <br />supervision. Has knowledge of public health laws, regulations and ordinances; epidemiology; and <br />©Archer Company 2008 5 <br />