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Health Board Director II
The Health Board Director II is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of a large state regulatory board. This position ensures the effective and compliant execution of board operations, including licensure, enforcement, budgeting, rulemaking, and strategic planning. The Health Board Director II works closely with board members, legal counsel, licensees, and external stakeholders to uphold public health and safety through regulatory excellence.
Class Code:
PHP02C
Job Grade:
SPC04
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Direct and manage all administrative, operational, and regulatory activities of a large health licensing board, including policy implementation, licensing systems, and board governance support. Serve as the chief liaison to board members, coordinating board meetings, public hearings, rulemaking processes, and strategic initiatives. Oversee the licensure and credentialing process for a large and diverse pool of professionals, including new applications, renewals, verifications, and disciplinary actions. Manage the board’s annual budget, financial operations, and procurement in accordance with state fiscal policies and procedures. Supervise staff responsible for licensing, compliance, enforcement, legal coordination, and administrative support. Coordinate and review investigations of complaints and violations; prepare and present reports and recommendations for board review and action. Lead the development and revision of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with legal counsel and subject matter experts. Maintain public transparency through timely updates to websites, board records, meeting minutes, and licensure data. Represent the board in legislative matters, public engagements, and interagency collaborations that impact licensing and regulatory responsibilities. Monitor and analyze legislation, public health trends, and national best practices to inform board policy and long-term planning.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Deep understanding of public sector licensing and regulatory compliance operations. Experience with licensure or credentialing systems, case management, or board governance preferred. Comfortable working with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and state databases or recordkeeping systems. Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and reporting in accordance with state fiscal policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma is required. The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in public health, public health administration, or a related field; plus two years of progressive work-related experience; or the formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in public health, public administration, or related field; plus 1 year of progressive work-related experience.
Required Certificates:
Licensure in a specific profession may be required if designated by the relevant health board. If applicable, must be licensed and in good standing in the relevant profession in the State of Arkansas. Board certification may be required based on specific board. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
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